Carer for the third time
Regulars will know I have been a carer for many years for my elderly Mum (now passed away) and my daughter with LD and autism all her life. Sadly my lovely husband had a stroke on Wed and is in...
View ArticleCounting down – and saving – for the festive season!
If you’re counting down for Christmas, you may also be trying to work out how far your finances will stretch. Using a budget planner like this one suggested by Money Helper could be helpful: Budget...
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Newish member here :)
Hi all, newish member here who can at times read others posts on here than put on ones of my own 10 posts - 6 participants Read full topic
View ArticleWhat is NHS Continuing Healthcare?
See our online guide to NHS Continuing healthcare. This explains who is eligible, what to expect as part of the assessment and how to get the support you need. NHS Continuing Healthcare | Carers UK 1...
View ArticleGetting a Power of Attorney Cerified by the Post Office
Has anyone ever had a LPA certified by the Post Office? What’s the procedure please? I need to do it for the Attendance Allowance Unit (even though the Pension Service has me registered as an...
View ArticleNew to Carers Connect forum, used to use old forum
I haven’t used this forum since it became Carers Connect. I work part-time, having retired from a full-time role. Spouse is 21 years older than me - he disputes that I’m his carer at all, but I don’t...
View ArticleTired of Caring
Hi everyone, I was told to start a new thread which is a follow up of this one. I was told it was too long: My Caring Dilemma I’m in my 40’s now. I still work part time (not sure how much longer for),...
View ArticleGrant for furniture etc when leaving care home
Hello, My husband wants to leave the care home in which he has been residing for the last year and a half. He would like to live closer to me. We have completed a housing application form for local...
View ArticleNeeding advice re caring for someone with mental illness please
Hello, To try and cut a long story short I have been caring for my wife to some degree or other for many years. She has been housebound for just over three years mainly due to her disability which...
View ArticleI'm a Newbie from Powys
Hi All, I have just found this site and am hoping to connect with others in a similar position. I am 65 and have been caring for my husband who is post stroke for the last 2 years. I am finding it...
View ArticleBeing Aware of Scams
With so many services online these days, scams, it seems, are rife and anyone can be caught out, especially at this time of the year. We all know they come in a number of guises – see our online guide...
View ArticleNew job advice carers allowance
Hello, I start a new job in the new year and it is over the threshold so I won’t be able to receive carer’s allowance despite caring for the family on my days off. My question is does the carers...
View ArticleTv licence .. question
Hi I have to be at the address I care at 90% if the time . I’ve just finally been able to buy my own house again but I cannot move into it yet for a couple of months because of needing to be here . It...
View ArticleAdvice after loosing partner
My partner of 14 years who i have been careing for with parkinsons for the last 4 years passed in august, i came in from work at 1pm and found her slumped on the floor, initially i thought she was...
View ArticleWelcome; new member on the forum
Bună seara!As dori sa spun în câteva cuvinte povestea mea de viață.Ma numesc Violeta,am 44 de ani și sunt foarte fericită ca pot împărtăși cu alți oameni povestea mea.Am un băiat de 20 de ani și o...
View ArticleTips on sleeping well
With Christmas Day just a few days away, 'tis the season of goodwill we know, but also the season when many of us are also feeling quite stressed! If you’re not getting as much sleep or rest as you...
View ArticleHi, I’m new too!
Hi, I’m new! Trying to figure out the set up. I am 62, a part-timePublic Servant, 23 years in current employ. Juggling my time between looking after my husband of 64 who suddenly found himself...
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Urgent advice needed re examples of lack of Capacity re Care and Support and...
Hi all, URGENT REQUEST I’m caring for someone with Autism who is being assessed re their Capacity re 1)Care and Support (Supported Living) and 2)Contact with others. An Adult, late fifties. No DOLS in...
View ArticleIm not sure I can continue to care for my husband anymore and it's killing me
Im sorry if this is an absolute ramble im just trying to get as much of my thoughts out on paper. Im 29, so is my husband. He has had long covid and associated conditions for two years but...
View ArticleCare allowance free travel
I’m currently caring for my husband but not entitled to cares allowance due to my husband getting just mobility allowance, anyone knows if I can get any help with caring or get a free bus pass as I...
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