Afford to be a carer?

Benefits, finances and funding
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Hello all,

I am hoping somebody could help me.

Im 64yr female and my partner is 78.

He is in hospital and he comes home he will need full time care. I am willing to give up my part time job to care for him. But I’m not sure we can afford to. I will list some brief notes.

We live in a rented flat at £320 monthly.

My partner claims £260 towards that from Housing Benefit.

His state pension is £825. pcm.

He has no savings.

I work part time and receive £800 pm before deductions. I have apx £4500 in savings. This is my only income.

We are already on the breadline and I’m scared to give up my job in case we are left with nothing. I have tried benefit calculators but my head is all over since my prayers diagnosis.

If anyone can help I would appreciate that so much.

Thank you.

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Hi Boon,

Welcome to the forum.

Does your husband claim Attendance Allowance? If not, please look in to claiming this.

Also, are you claiming Carers Allowance?

The Carer’s Uk helpline or Citizen’s Advice bureau are able to go through your entitlements with you.

When your partner comes out of hospital, he should have a care package in place. I have already given you plenty to read - but it’s worth knowing about about what should happen, so appopriate support is in place:

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