There are currently an estimated 944,000 people living with dementia in the UK and this number is projected to increase. If you are living with dementia, or caring for someone with the condition, you may be eligible for certain benefits to help with the additional daily living costs involved.
If you or the person you’re caring for are under State Pension age, you may be eligible for mobility support too. There is no hard and fast rule for claiming benefits for a hidden condition like dementia, but there is an excellent network of charities and organisations, such as the Alzheimer’s Society, that can help check your eligibility and go through the process with you.
People under State Pension age with dementia (or other cognitive conditions) may be able to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP) if they live in Scotland and if they are over 66, they may qualify for Attendance Allowance. Someone providing 35 hours of care each week may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance.
