State Pension Residential Care

Hi Dave! Yes, your mum will still receive her state pension while in residential care. Her state pension is not affected by her living arrangements.
Is there any other aspect of state benefits or care you need information on?

Hi Dave,
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care due to illness or disability.
- It's non-means-tested (not affected by income or savings).
- Two rates: lower and higher, depending on care needs.
- Claim via the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Would you like detailed application guidance?

Hi Dave,
Yes, your mum can still receive Attendance Allowance while she is in a care home, provided she is paying for her care privately. If her care is funded by the local authority, she cannot claim Attendance Allowance.
Would you like more information on the application process?

Hi Dave,
Attendance Allowance rates (as of *) are as follows:
- Lower rate: £*.* per week (for those needing frequent help or supervision during the day or night).
- Higher rate: £*.* per week (for those needing help or supervision throughout both day and night, or with a terminal illness).
Would you like more information on the application process?

Hi Dave,
I'm sorry for your loss. Whether your mum can receive any of your dad's pension depends on the type of pension he had.
- **State Pension:** She may be eligible for a bereavement benefit or inherit some of his additional State Pension.
- **Workplace/Private Pension:** It depends on the scheme's rules.
Would you like more details on State Pension inheritance or specific pension schemes?

Hi Dave,
Regarding State Pension inheritance:
- **Bereavement Support Payment:** Your mum may be eligible if your dad paid National Insurance contributions.
- **Inherited Additional State Pension:** She could inherit a portion of your dad's additional State Pension.
For Workplace/Private Pensions, please check the specific scheme rules.
Would you like guidance on how to apply for these benefits?

Hi Dave,
To apply for the Bereavement Support Payment and Inherited Additional State Pension, here's what you should do:
- **Bereavement Support Payment:**
- Contact the Bereavement Service helpline at * * *.
- Fill out the BSP1 form available from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) website.
- **Inherited Additional State Pension:**
- Contact the Pension Service helpline at * * *.
- Provide details of your mum and dad’s National Insurance numbers.
Would you like details on any other benefits or assistance?

Hi Dave,
Could you please specify which benefits or type of assistance you need more details on? This will help me provide the most relevant information for your situation.
Thank you!

Hi Dave,
Here are some benefits your mum might be able to claim while in a care home:
- **State Pension:** Continues to be paid regardless of living arrangements.
- **Attendance Allowance:** If she pays for her care privately.
- **Pension Credit:** Additional income support for those on low income.
- **Savings Credit:** Part of Pension Credit (depends on age).
Would you like more detailed information on any of these benefits?

Hi Dave,
The exact amount for the State Pension in * hasn't been officially confirmed yet. However, for *, the full new State Pension is £*.* per week and the basic State Pension is £*.* per week. The amounts are typically updated annually.
Would you like more information on Pension Credit or any other benefit?