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Mixed age Couple DLA and PIP.......premiums ?

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1 year 1 month ago #284434 by CFremont
Hello
We are a mixed age couple, I am in my 50's and my partner 65.
He has terminal cancer (no time scale given) and heart/kidney issues

He is my carer for mental health reasons

We have just applied for PIP for him and have just got an award for standard on daily living and mobility, only found out today (no letter as of yet)

I have Contrib based ESA support group 129.50
DLA high care and low mob 122.65 per week
My partner has Income Support 54.60 per week
Carers Allowance 76.75 per week Thanks

also HB

Now we are both on DLA and PIP, is there some sort of premium...I can not remember if someone had mentioned that before. A disability premium I think it was called. Thanks a lot

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1 year 1 month ago #284450 by Gary
Hi CFremont

As you are both in receipt of a qualifying benefit, your partners Income Support should now increase by Couples rate severe disability premium £152.80pw, your partner should also get a enhanced disability premium couple rate £27.90 pw.

Remember, what you get in one hand, they take away with the other, if you claim council tax support the amount, this get will reduce. We would advise you to seek help from your local Welfare Rights Organisation; advicelocal.uk

Gary

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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1 year 1 month ago #284477 by CFremont
Replied by CFremont on topic Mixed age Couple DLA and PIP.......premiums ?
Many Thanks. Appreciate your fast response

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