I have heart failure, cripped with oesteoarthritis; have a walking stick; also have a damaged spine. I am sixtyseven today (22/11) My husband has had 3 heart attacks and a triple bypass. He also has arthritis. Could you please tell me where I can fill in the correct benefitd application forms. Thank you.
2006-11-22 03:40:44 · 21 answers · asked by rominrosie 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
please go along to social security office, they will help you with all the forms
2006-11-22 03:43:29 · answer #1 · answered by The brainteaser 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry you are too old for DLA but there are other benefits you may be entitled to.
Phone the DSS and ask for someone to come to your home. They will send someone with all the forms and they will fill them in. I'm saying this because in my experience DSS offices are not pleasant and you have to wait ages sitting on a metal chair - much better to have someone come out although it won't be emidiatly. Also you can download the forms from the DSS website but they are legnthy and having someone there you can ask questions.
It is also worth phoning the council and speaking to social services, they probably have something called "elderly services team" and ask for an assesement of needs. They have to do the assesement, it's a legal requirement. This will highlight any areas social services can hel with eg equipment such as grabbers or hand rails.
Depending on your financial circumstances you may be entitled to
Tax Credit
Severe Disablement Allowance
Carer's Allowance
Income Support
If you get Income Support you will also get Council Tax Benefit and if you are renting your home Housing Benefit.
BTW Happy birthday and good look.
2006-11-24 21:09:22 · answer #2 · answered by sashs.geo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Many happy returns for today !!
Please make an appointment with your local CAB office, they will be-able to give you all the help you need and even tell you all the benefit's you should be entitled too. You will also get help with filling out all those dreaded forms.. If you do not have a local office near to you, you could phone your nearest office, I know in some areas of the country CAB centre's offer home meetings for those who are disabled or have no means of getting to their office.
All the best and good luck
2006-11-22 12:01:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I truely hope that you managed to have a nice birthday - Happy Birthday to you. I think you need to be below 65 to apply for DLA - however, there are other benefits that I'm sure you would be able to apply for & the best place to visit is the local Social Security centre & ask for advice. You could ring them & ask for someone to call to help you with the forms. It might be that other benefits would be more applicable to your situation - I can't believe that you're not entitled to help because you are over 65. I am in receipt of DLA as I am cardiac diabled at the age of 44. It has made a huge difference to our quality of life as we both had to give up well paid jobs - me as a result of my health & my husband in order to look after me and our daughter. I've got a "blue badge" which is an absolute gem as it allows me to get out of the house & not worry about having to walk too far. I must admit that I had to fight for everything that I've been awarded & that no one suggested to me that I should be entitled to benefits. I think if you get hold of a helpful person at DSS you should do OK. Good luck & I hope that life gets easier for you and your husband. I can empathise. x
2006-11-22 12:50:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phone your Social Security Office and they will tell you what forms you both need and send them to you. They will even help you to fill them in.
I'm very sorry you are both incapacitated and wish you every success in getting the money to which at your ages are most definitely entitled. What puzzles me is the fact that none of your family members have recommended that you claim these benefits before you came to this stage of illnesses.
Good luck.
2006-11-25 06:00:53 · answer #5 · answered by animalwatch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local job center and explain your situation to some one there, book and appoinment so they will give you enough time to explain.
They will then give you some forms, once you have filled them out send them off or give the forms to them and after a few weeks they will tell you what you are entitled to.
Good luck.
2006-11-22 11:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by JennyPenny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Social Security Administration
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
In the middle of the page, it has
Disability and SSI
Do you qualify? | Apply for disability benefits
..........so you may apply for benefits online!!!!
Your state's welfare, food stamps and other benefits office, in the blue pages of your telephone book. Or look up your state online..for their offices.
Apply immediately...as they don't pay for the first 5 months to get Social Security Disability benefits....I know and it took me 11 months to be approved...and I had a lots of proof.
May GOD bless all of your wishes and needs!
2006-11-22 11:51:40 · answer #7 · answered by May I help You? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all,happy birthday.the best thing to do is to contact your local social security office/jobcentre.they will be able to inform you of all the benefits you are entitled to,and will send you the necessary forms to fill in.you will probably need a doctors certificate as well to send in with the forms as proof of your disability,so if you haven't already got this,then it's worth sorting it out as soon as possible to save time.
2006-11-22 11:50:47 · answer #8 · answered by mike w 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The situation you find yourself in is disgraceful and intolerable. Go to the local social welfare office. It would be advisable to take along a letter from your G.P. Dont waste any more time. It appears that your situation warrants immediate action. God Bless Jim
2006-11-22 13:37:59 · answer #9 · answered by breedgemh_101 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your local SS office and make an appt for both of you to apply for Disability benefits. Good luck.
Let me know how it goes
2006-11-22 11:44:06 · answer #10 · answered by coolbeansnyc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The number you need to call for an application form is 0845 7123456
2006-11-23 06:52:06 · answer #11 · answered by russealis@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋