Hi
I was looking at applying for this for my mum but have seen some notes on different websites that say it's not available for people with mobility issues.
She's 86 with arthritis riddled knees. She is eligible for knee replacements but doesn't want them.
We have paid privately for a stair lift and a walk in shower as she wasn't able to get into the bath and struggles with stairs.
She has a blue badge but is restricted to where she can go as can't walk far even if she gets a parking space.
She's fallen a couple of times because if she slips there is no strength in her knees to save herself.
Does anyone know if she would be eligible please?
Without the adaptations we have made she would need help going upstairs to get to the loo and getting in and out of the bath.
We would use attendance allowance for a cleaner and for taxis but these don't seem to count as they are not 'personal care'.
Thanks.