Hi Fotios
I would ring the benefits line and ask them. I'm not sure that they will say when there has been a change of circumstances and her needs have increased. I suspect that because she is above state pension age, they will say that she has to apply for Attendance Allowance. But you need to check with them - you don't want to find she is without any money.
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