Husband has a brain injury
Hi all. My first ever time in a forum. I’m struggling with being a carer for my husband who has a brain injury. #feelinglonely 3 posts - 3 participants Read full topic
View ArticleI asked for help and on here and managed to claim PIP successfully and still...
Continuing the discussion from Claiming PIP whilst receiving Carers Allowance: Thank you for your reply that’s reassuring to know I did manage to be awarded PIP and carried on receiving Carers...
View ArticleWorking and caring no engergy
Hi Anyone else working full time and caring? Ive come home tonight and lay on top of my bed a while, just whilst Mum’s carers were there. I could’ve lay there til the morning. Could easily have gone...
View ArticleCarers assessment coming up
Hi I’ve got a carers assessment coming up soon, with a social worker. I care for my Mum, and live with her. The assessment will be done at home. Makes me feel limited in what I can talk about, like...
View ArticleGuide for LGBTQ+ carers
Based on recent research, our latest guide offers support and information on your rights: carersuk.org cuk-lgbtq-caring-guide-2024-web.pdf 4.88 MB 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic
View ArticleQuitting work to become a carer whilst already on UC
Hi, I currently work part-time in the evenings but am thinking of stopping work to claim Carer’s Allowance instead. My partner claims PIP and both my children claim DLA and I care for all of them. My...
View ArticleCovid Vaccine Question
Hi, I am trying to find out whether Carers are eligible for a Covid vaccine this winter, and can’t seem to see any information - which I guess means possibly not. Does anyone know whether I will get...
View ArticleCOVID-19 vaccinations in Autumn/Winter 2024/25 and unpaid carers
COVID-19 is more serious in older people and in people with underlying health conditions. Vaccination against COVID-19 is very important to protect people from serious illness and to support NHS and...
View ArticleCarers Element - Universal Credit - paid in advance or arrears?
Hi, I was wondering if anybody could tell me if the Carers Element of UC is in advance or Arrears. I’ve taken a year out of my PhD research to care for my wife and applied for Carers Allowance, and...
View ArticleExperience of live in care for partner, while still living in the house
My older partner is living with dementia. His care needs are increasing. His family are reluctant to consider residential care, but recognise I am struggling to cope. Does anybody have personal...
View ArticleSister wants to take advantage
Hi again, So I am having some issues with my youngest sister (22) she is very badly behaved and always behaves like a victim when she is asked not to do something. She barely visits us, and often...
View ArticleCaring for an ill parent
I’m 30 years old and care for my mom who has heart failure and worsening spinal issues. She’s in constant pain and can only do minimal tasks unaided. I feel trapped. I live with Mom and I feel guilty...
View ArticleHow to be recognised as a carer by third parties
Hello. I am my wife’s carer - unpaid, and often ring different establishments on her behlaf, but more often than not I have to wake her up to get permission. Is there an offical dicument, offical...
View ArticleTalk about a new finance payment for unpaid carers
Hi carers admin team @Melly1, @Michael_CarersUK @Charlesh47, a friend showed me this article about a nation wide scheme for unpaid carers, link is here. Would anyone know if it would affect people’s...
View ArticleUniersal credit and change of circumstances
Hi there i am new to the site , recently i have registered as a unpaid carer as my husband is ill , he has been awarded LWRCA , PIP he is applying for soon , however as we both on UC , and from...
View ArticleI need surgery but
I am my wife’s carer, there’s no one else, but i need a knee replacement and am worried about being out of action while recovering. Can i expect Adult Social care to help? 2 posts - 2 participants...
View ArticleLooking after someone's medical needs
Until you’re in this position, it’s hard to imagine how difficult it can be. Thanks to all who shared their tips. See this page for info, tips and support: Managing medication and health needs |...
View ArticleCarers of Dementia Families may lose Council Tax Discount
If the Government stop Council Tax Single Occupancy Discount, over 250,000 Dementia families will lose out on over £500 per year. 'Rachel Reeves is hammering people with dementia': Pensioner calls for...
View ArticleWorking whilst caring. Inspiration needed
What paid work do people do whilst caring? As far as I can tell UC and carers element isn’t worth applying for. I was into designing and constructing out door rooms but that is no longer viable....
View ArticleStruggling and being pulled from a lot of directions
Sorry to join and bombard you all with this but I haven’t got any friends at all and I’m really struggling. If you get to the end I thank you, and sorry to take so much of your time up!! I’m 41 and...
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