Carers needing to stay with cared-for person & the law

[Pat_19031]

I was caught out by the 52 week caring away from home rule a few years ago because of having to let one person I care for stay in my council home for safety and because of issues directly related to their disabilities, while caring for the other (elderly) person I care for in their home.
Can Carers UK challenge this rule? I had absolutely no choice.
Now I am constantly stressed because I worry that because I need to stay with with my elderly rellie much of the time, (not all the time), this will be frowned on by local council, as I cannot always be at my council home. What are my rights as a carer with no control over such events?

[Melly1]

Hi Pat,

I suggest you contact the helpline

Our telephone Helpline is available on 0808 808 7777 from Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm or you can contact us by email (advice@carersuk.org)

Melly1

[Michael Carers UK]

Hello Pat

Thanks for posting this question about your rights as a carer. One of our advisers will answer the question on 25 November, but as Melly1 says, if you would rather not wait until then you could contact our helpline at advice@carersuk.org

Wishing you well

Michael