14-06-14, 10:20 PM
Nick.
My father was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2008, and I made the decision to leave my work to care for him full time. He was initially given 12 months, although he never passed until mid 2010. When I applied for careers allowance they did not ask about household income (this may have changed?). I was eventually granted it even though my mum was still working full time in the same house.
I ended up with a big bit of debt as I had car finance etc at the time (all paid now though), but I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. I got to spend some quality time with him in his last year and it's worth more than anything... Even got some good days to car and bike shows etc when he was up to it.
Have a look into the current carers allowance setup. We had to lay it on thick (and having a car meant I could further justify the allowance as I could ferry him to his chemo and hospital appointments). I hope you get it mate
My father was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2008, and I made the decision to leave my work to care for him full time. He was initially given 12 months, although he never passed until mid 2010. When I applied for careers allowance they did not ask about household income (this may have changed?). I was eventually granted it even though my mum was still working full time in the same house.
I ended up with a big bit of debt as I had car finance etc at the time (all paid now though), but I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. I got to spend some quality time with him in his last year and it's worth more than anything... Even got some good days to car and bike shows etc when he was up to it.
Have a look into the current carers allowance setup. We had to lay it on thick (and having a car meant I could further justify the allowance as I could ferry him to his chemo and hospital appointments). I hope you get it mate