Struggling to get a break?
If you’re struggling to know where to start when it comes to finding time for yourself or arranging a break, our factsheet, ‘Taking a break’ lists some useful options to explore....
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Hello I need some advice and help I’m a full time carer. I have carer and UC benefits. My mother has benefits. But I’m ashamed to say I’m struggling financially. I have been looking for a job for a...
View ArticleCompany wants me to move 50 miles
I’m registered as a carer for my 84 year old mother. The company I work for (almost 35 years!) has just announced that it’s closing our office and moving us 50 miles away. The Mobility clause in my...
View ArticleStill involved in caring although my son no longer lives in the family home
I’m looking for other Carers whose relative has moved out of the family home but who are still involved in their care and support. I don’t consider myself as a “former carer” because I’m still very...
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Does anyone know how the council bidding system works
So after my previous post, I am worried about mums housing situation. I have bid on two properties for her. At present she is coming up first for one (although it is a two bed in an over 55s place and...
View ArticleRights with a GP as a carer?
Hello all. I’ve recently heard a lot of people talking about carer’s being entitled to better access to GP appointments, double appointments, and even an annual health check… This is complete news to...
View ArticleIs Carer’s Allowance in need of modernisation?
For those interested; Government is looking tnto Carer’s Allowance the pros and cons. I know it’s early days let’s hope something positive happens. Is Carer’s Allowance in need of modernisation? -...
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Re-introduction to my caring situation
Hello, I’d joined the forum many years ago, then due to IT issues spent a lot of time offline and forgot about my account! I’m an unpaid carer for my partner, and have been for over 10 years now. He...
View ArticleAre you balancing caring with paid employment?
If you’re in paid employment, you may be finding it hard to balance this work with your caring responsibilities. It can be stressful knowing how to raise the challenges you’re facing with your...
View ArticleDementia Guidance Leaflet
When Ed Balls said to me on the BBC 2 Documentary" Isn’t the information on the website the kind of thing GPs should have told you" I agreed and in April all 8,000 GP practices will receive a pack of...
View ArticleFeeling lost and unwell
Hi all. So it is me again. I know I am pretty annoying, but I’ve seriously just had enough. I’m sick of everything I am going through. I’m feeling so poorly all the damn time, yet I feel like no one...
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Keeping meds organised
We have a system, built up over years, for keeping meds organised. Both of us havd to take meds three times a day. Do any of you have systems for this sort of thing? Write down the daily meds and...
View ArticleWould I Be Entitled
Good Afternoon After living with my Mum for 10 years, I moved out the end of last year. I work part-time and although she is able to do most things I tend to do her weekly shop for her, sort out any...
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Carers & Self Employment
Hi everyone, new here I’m currently caring for my wife and receiving carers allowance and not yet moved onto universal credit, However i did get the letter quite a while ago stating everyone would be...
View ArticleContacting DWP advice
Morning everyone Posting on the off chance anyone knows a way of contacting DWP other than via a phone number. Mum is in receipt of AA but currently in hospital waiting for assessment of care home so...
View ArticlePower of Attorney…is it a legal requirement now for adult children?
I have an adult daughter with physical disabilities and a mild learning disability who lives at home with me & the rest of our family. I am her appointee with regards to benefits but we do not...
View ArticleHelp with family member opinions on me caring for my mum
I’m a 30f and my mum is 68. My older sister is 47. So asking for advice here. I currently look after my mum and everything is been going quite well. I work full-time so we work around that she has...
View ArticleAbout savings and benifits
Is it true what i have read that DLA,CA,AA are not means tested so you can have savings and it will not effect any of these 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic
View ArticleSocial prescriber link worker
Good morning Has anyone used a social prescriber link worker who has been referred to by their GP it helps with your well being. As you are a carer they can refer you to counsellors and other groups...
View ArticleFull time work whilst caring for someone with Complex PTSD
Hi, I’m new here and hoping for some advice please. I currently support my best friend who lives with me who has Complex PTSD (officially diagnosed) which at times, makes him suicidal. I’m having...
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