Stopping being a carer
My dad was admitted to hospital a few days ago via an ambulance. He is 86 and has pancreatitis and has had a heart attack. I saw him yesterday and he is refusing his medication and pressing the doctor...
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Never know what why we do our job being a carer from this report
Hi all this makes you wonder what to believe anymore. the Guardian – 7 Apr 24 Why are so many carers taken to court for benefit fraud? A badly-designed system and what one MP called ‘shocking...
View ArticleCarers Allowance/rental income
My wife receives Carers Allowance for our teenage son (she has no income). We bought a house with an annex building in the garden as we thought this might be suitable to give our son some independence...
View ArticleEqual Partners in Care - Petition to the Scottish Parliament
𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱-𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Hello Below is the draft of a Petition which I intend to lodge in the...
View ArticleThe Carer's Leave Act
The Carer’s Leave Act will open up many more possibilities for carers who are employed. These new changes will come into effect from the 6 April 2024. The Carer’s Leave Act covers employees in...
View ArticleToo many procedures
Hi all, so I recieved a phone call on Friday relating to my mum coming first for a bungalow. The only problem is the Bungalow is not adapted, however it is considered Sheltered Accomodation. The...
View ArticleHi new here and feeling lost looking after mum
Hi, I currently live with my mum and have done since my dad died a few years ago. Covid wasn’t good for mum amd she went from being out all the time to being scared and fearful. Mum has also become...
View ArticleSelfish pig or what?
I have arranged a carer to look after my wife for two full days a week now to give me some respite. Carer is great. My wife with advanced Parkinson’s & dementia amongst other things, always begs...
View ArticleHospital Bed & Making Living room into hubbie's room - thoughts?
Hi folks! My hubbie has advanced Parkinsons and Parkinson’s dementia. His mobility has taken a sharp downturn and it can be a struggle to help him to the loo which is the other end of the flat. My 19...
View ArticleIt’s been a very emotional and exhausting day
It’s been a very emotional and exhausting day after caring for my dad for 18 years he is going into a home. I need to be strong and know it is the best thing for me and my dad and I know I will still...
View ArticleWhat is the criteria for a Council to decide to take a person into care?
I am helping my wife (pensioner) look after her parents (91 & 94) Her mother (94) (Mrs X) really needs to go into care as she is not being looked after properly. She has severe dementia. There is...
View ArticleAlert device so my wife can call if i.m needed
Hello, it’s taken me some time to pluck up courage to ask for help/advice, I’m 78 and carer for my wife who is 73, she has a lot of issues such as Parkinson’s, Arthritis (both Rheumatoid & Osteo)...
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New to the forum but been a carer for 8 years
Hey everyone. I’ve been caring for my mum who has lupus, arthritis and many other health issues for the past 8 years and it’s safe to say I’m burnt out… I was cheated on nearly 2 years ago and I’ve...
View ArticleCourt of Protection Guidance - deputyship granted without my knowledge
Hello you brilliant people. I’m hoping you can share your thoughts, and offer some guidance on a situation that I’m facing. My elder brother is nearly 60 and is under the care of adult social...
View ArticleBit lost right now
Feel like I’ve wasted the last 8 years caring for my mum, only to be told “if I had a one bedroom bungalow, I wouldn’t need anyone” because I told her I felt like I was being spoken to like a child...
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Caree rejects respite care
I have been contributing to this forum for a few years, and have been grateful for occasional helpful advice I have received regarding my own family problems. I feel prompted to submit this following...
View ArticleAccount deletion
How do I delete my account please? 3 posts - 3 participants Read full topic
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Recent Welfare Reform speech
What do people think of the recent Welfare Reform Speech by the PM; any likelihood of any of this becoming law, or is it just more scaremongering and whipping up of hate against some of the most...
View ArticleUse of Attendance Allowancceo
My 93yr old mother gets Attendance Allowance at the higher rate. I am her full-time, live in & only carer 24/7. I used to get Carer’s Allowance but since I got my state pension that is no longer...
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Carer's Allowance while in employment focus group
We are holding a focus group for 8-10 carers/former carers who are claiming (or have previously claimed) Carer’s Allowance while in paid employment. The focus group will take place on 25 April from...
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