GRUMPYOLEMAN

If I remember correctly I was over 65 when claimed, although you cannot get any money from claim they notify you of entitlement, this entitlement then increases your allowances by £50 and allows possibly pension savings credit or increase and also any other benefits like council rates that are based on income and allowances, pretty sure it applies to over 65s but need to double check..

Regarding Dla and benifits, a liitle known fact is that anybody being put off applying for care allowance because of not being paid because of age should still apply because it confirms entitlement and although not being paid the entitlemant alone increases the allowance by £50 and gives extra benefit in council tax etc and savings credit payments, This was pointed out to me a couple of years ago by my Lacal CAB.

Your doctors support is the key, you get the forms which is straightforward from the Council and you have to submit thru your doctor who will pass the forms on and if he supports you get one, to be safe the limit is now 50 yards, hope this helps