In my area, we are campaigning for the needs and rights of older carers to retire. Funding was obtained by Mencap to fund a formal research paper from the University of Bristol. As a result, there was going to me a new project, spear headed by a Service Manager, the one who has caused a lot of problems for me, but then lockdown started! Those coming out of long stay hospitals and moving into the county have priority, because they have ring fenced funding. The county says that housing for those like my son should be funded by the local council, the local council say it should be funded by the council!
Why does Carers Allowance stop when you get your pension. Shouldn't you get MORE help, not less?
If you care for a parent, the chances are that the parent will die before you. If you care for your son or daughter with a lifelong disability, it is a life sentence for the family concerned. It shouldn't be like this.
