Another vote for it not being scrounging. If it helps, look at this way...
You're getting paid, by the government, using money we all contribute to through our taxes/ni, to look after your dad, instead of some faceless company getting paid to do it. No matter how good the individual staff in the care home you might choose are, at the end of the day, that place exists to make a profit, and you'll do a better job than they will - because your dad means more to you.
My dad spent a year on his bed at home before he passed, being looked after by my mum and brother (who was still living there anyway). It ain't easy, but my dad sure had a better time of it that way - and isn't that the important bit?
I can't tell you whether to quit your job to do this or not - but if you do, make sure you make the claim pal, it's why we pay into the state.
Good luck...
You're getting paid, by the government, using money we all contribute to through our taxes/ni, to look after your dad, instead of some faceless company getting paid to do it. No matter how good the individual staff in the care home you might choose are, at the end of the day, that place exists to make a profit, and you'll do a better job than they will - because your dad means more to you.
My dad spent a year on his bed at home before he passed, being looked after by my mum and brother (who was still living there anyway). It ain't easy, but my dad sure had a better time of it that way - and isn't that the important bit?
I can't tell you whether to quit your job to do this or not - but if you do, make sure you make the claim pal, it's why we pay into the state.
Good luck...