Well after trying to balance work and caring full time for an elderly parent I now have to give up work and resign as my mental health is seriously affected. I will be aiming to claim carers allowance as my mum receives attendance allowance and is 79. Any advice?
Thanks
Gary
Hi Gary.
So far so good … the number of carers having to give up work to care is increasing , rapidly.
Carers Allowance ?
All you need to know from elsewhere on this site :
Any other benefits / allowances payable ?
Possibly … an online benefits calculator will reveal what’s out there :
If the dreaded Universal Credit has been rolled out on your manor , a slightly different ball game :
Mother … on the radar of AGE UK ?
Housing … your mother sole home owner ?
Tenanted … social or b.t.l. ?
Your interest in the property … protected ?
Council tax … disregard / discount ?
What outside support are you both receiving ?
Needs and Carer Assessments … upto date / in course ?
Feel free to bounce anything further of us here on the forum.
Can I inquire what type of employment will you be giving up.
Have you considered reduced hours part time etc.
Have you considered your future pension/s.
Have you given thoughts on how your life will change.
Life as a carer can be very isolating. Have you looked at what you network of people will be.
You must consider you own needs along side your family member.