My husband is improving, but now I’m struggling
I need a space where other people might understand. My husband suffers from some fairly serioys mental health issues, and uses alcohol to self medicate. He had been doing really well and hadn’t had...
View ArticleDealing with erections
So first up I am sorry if this is not the right place to be posting about this, but I wasn’t sure where else to bring it up. I am 35f and my brother is 27 and he is severely disabled with cerebral...
View ArticleFull council tax demands due to being a carer
Birmingham City Council are charging me £145.85 per month for Council tax because they have decided my carers allowance is classified as working for the purpose of Council Tax. I have been forced to...
View ArticleStruggling to like
I don’t know what to do and i feel so guilty. My 83 year old mums mental health is so erratic and has been for the last 4 months. Its making me feel distant from her as every day shes more and more...
View ArticleTreading lightly - funerals, schizophrenia
Hello, Recently, my mother in law and father in law passed away. They died within a few days of each other. Both were elderly and quite unwell. I miss them, but their deaths were not unexpected,...
View ArticleLife after caring for dad
I’ve always been close to my parents. More so during and after the pandemic, when bubbles meant they relied on me more and got used to it. I enjoyed their company and liked being busy so it suited us...
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I feel trapped but I am in love with my partner he's too needy of me
Hi this is my first post here. I’ve been my partners carer since he became ill with Long Covid 2 years ago in October 2022. He already has PTSD from childhood, diverticulitis and Hydrentis Suppurativa...
View ArticleFinding out if you can claim any extra support?
You may have seen that we released our state of finance for carers report. You may be wondering if there’s anything extra you can claim. It might be helpful to contact our Carers UK Helpline to...
View ArticleOne step forward a million steps backwards
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View ArticleProve I'm a carer
Hi, My local leisure centre has asked me to prove I am my wife’s carer. How do I do this, as I receive too much state pension to claim carer allowance? 3 posts - 2 participants Read full topic
View ArticleSelf Employment, Carers Allowance and UC
Hi there… I’m seeking some advice please… I informed carers allowance (online form) in July that I had entered self employment. All good as I was only working 6 hours so would be under the earnings...
View ArticleSupport for carers when caree is in hospital
I have an idea that when a caree is admitted to hospital, if the family carer provides support, they are entitled to free or reduced parking, subsidised meals etc.However, I can’t think where this is...
View ArticleInvoking LPA for Health and Welfare in event of temporary Lack of Capacity
As regulars in Roll Call thread are aware, my husband, Graham is currently in hospital suffering from a serious respiratory illness. I have LPA for Health and Welfare for him - arranged after he...
View ArticleCaring for someone with Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis
First time admitting I’m a carer, just wanted to reach out to make contact with other carers 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic
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Caring for someone with ASD and psychosis awaiting adhd diagnosis also now
Hi all new to this forum but not to caring ! Done it for years no real help no support ( other then my carers support ) but support for my son unfortunately been awful from mental health which then...
View ArticleWe need your input on the NHS 10 Year Health Plan England only
We have a huge opportunity to shape the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS. We must ensure that the Government hears unpaid carers loud and clear as they begin planning to build an NHS fit...
View ArticleI can't cope with mums energy
Hi again, So its me again. One thing I have always struggled with is mums constant high energy. Were suspecting that mum may be on the spectrum somewhere, but my god she is annoying. She always wants...
View ArticleAnyone else out there caring for someone with cancer
i am new and looking for others caring for loved ones with cancer 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic
View ArticleI moved my mother into a care home without having an assessment first
Hi Hoping you can help. My mother was recently discharged from a rehab unit after suffering from 2 falls and 2 broken hips, back to her house. Within a day it became clear she couldn’t cope and was at...
View ArticleStruggling to cope with my mum's care
I know my problems aren’t as severe as many other people on this forum but I was just hoping to get some advice or support. I’m 20 years old and I live with my mum who has lymphodema. Her legs used to...
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