Depression and benefits
andstep
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my husband has severe depression can we claim anything for him .
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Hi @andstep you could try filling in the benefits calculator that can tell you what he may be entitled to.
There is also lots of information on the CAB website about what benefits you can claimin different circumstances.
Does your husband currently work? Do you want to tell us a little more?Scope
Senior online community officer -
HI
You can contact your local CAB to find more about this. It may be worth to contact Mind charity.
best wishes
TEN
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thank you my husband is in his 70's and I'm almost 68
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Hi @andstep did you try the benefits calculator?Scope
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