14-06-14, 11:01 PM
Nick
Sorry to hear of your dads ill health, my wife went through a similar situation with her mother a few years ago where we cared for her for 9 months in her own home before she died. Thankfully our job was made easier as we had 5 in the family to help in a type of rotation basis.
The carer allowance is not scrounging, it is supplied to assist persons who often stay at home to look after a family member. Have no doubt the allowance is abused by some. If your dad is happier at home (as most parents are) and you are capable of looking after him, then apply for the allowance, particularly if you are giving up your job to do it.
Check this site for all the info you require. they are extremely helpful from what I hear from my wifes sisters who live near Blackpool
http://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/...-allowance
They have contact numbers which you can ring for help and give any advice you need.
Sorry to hear of your dads ill health, my wife went through a similar situation with her mother a few years ago where we cared for her for 9 months in her own home before she died. Thankfully our job was made easier as we had 5 in the family to help in a type of rotation basis.
The carer allowance is not scrounging, it is supplied to assist persons who often stay at home to look after a family member. Have no doubt the allowance is abused by some. If your dad is happier at home (as most parents are) and you are capable of looking after him, then apply for the allowance, particularly if you are giving up your job to do it.
Check this site for all the info you require. they are extremely helpful from what I hear from my wifes sisters who live near Blackpool
http://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/...-allowance
They have contact numbers which you can ring for help and give any advice you need.