Carers health assessment

I don't think your hubby will be allowed carers allowance boody as it is a wage replacement benefit and he's over 65. However, he may be entitled to a carers grant/cash payment and also may be entitled to attendance allowance in his own right. Good luck with it

Forgot to say.. The opening line in this post refers to carers health assessment not carers assessment. They are two different things although a good carers assessment will always consider how a carers health affects their ability to cope.
I also didn't understand your last post as you seemed to be giving yourself advice, although it was good

Hubby` s had his assessment ....there were some worries...we may lose the sleepovers..his main way of getting some good rest.....

the outcome is unknown as yet and we are so worried

Hi Specky, no not CA as he gets a state pension...what he gets is a carer`s grant annually. No AA for him..he`s doesn't need care. What he needs is to make sure my care plan is comprehensive to enable him to take it easier than of late.

We are awaiting a my new care plan.

Not sure we did right in asking for more help..it may have backfired from things the SW said.....

Oh dear... I hope you don't lose the night care..i was suggesting that he attempt to get aa on the basis that he has RA. Even if he doesn't need direct care himself he might be eligible and could then use the money to privately top up your care package as that seems the way to go. Good luck with it

Hi again S....we`re still waiting the outcome......the waiting isn't helping...but I have got my full PIP in this morning`s post. That is a HUGE relief.

Hubby cant get AA, as he doesn't need care. Thanks again for your concern. xx

hubby`s care assessment didn't go that well.....the carers hours were just shifted around

Hi again Boody.. Just seen your post. I'm sorry his assessment wasn't great. Can i ask who did it? Was it done by a social worker or by the carers centre or a local authority carer support worker who specialises in carers assessment? I ask because i wonder if he could leave it for a few weeks and then ask for a review, possibly with someone else!!! If they didn't do it in the first place then maybe he could approach the carers centre who could advocate for him maybe. Carer assessments can vary tremendously depending on the individual worker so may well be different next time - fingers crossed!

I forgot to ask did he get his grant at least?

It sounds like he could do with some help with housework. My friend is only in her fifties (quite fit and well), doesn't work, but goes to look after her mum for half the week - and she got it!

I’ve never been offered a carers assessment but my GP is always very concerned about the effects that my caring responsibilities might have on my health.

Hi Humbertbear...you can self refer for a carers assessment. Ring up your local authority to ask for one. There are often waiting lists so a good idea to do it now rather than wait until you are 'on your knees' with caring.