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(28 Posts)
tanith Mon 14-Mar-22 11:17:24

Try looking at Age U.K. website there is lots of information there.

crazyH Mon 14-Mar-22 11:02:41

They should have downsized years ago. But that’s neither here nor there. I don’t know about any grants, but I would presume, it depends on their financial circumstances. I hope you get some answers to your questions.

ExDancer Mon 14-Mar-22 10:53:52

One of my neighbours, in her 80s, is very frail and struggling with even simple every day chores. Her husband has a heart condition and although he does his best he can no longer maintain their extensive garden.
I understand they could get a grant/allowance from the govt to cover the cost of hiring someone to come in and take care of this. They do their best but several times last year they wore themselves out doing general maintenance like grass mowing, and she strained her back trying to cut up a small tree that had blown over - that sort of thing.
Can I apply for help on her behalf, and if so - HOW and WHERE.