John, I thought the person you care for had to get either DLA or AA for you to qualify for Carer's Allowance?

Kev4's suggestion makes no mention of those of us who receive CA because of AA, only DLA.

How do others cope with all the guilt feelings?

Somehow. After all, there ain't no alternative.

This suggestion fails to accommodate those of us who get CA who's carees do not get DLA.

Doesn't it?

Too right fingers crossed, and eyes, and legs . . .

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