Hi Penny, it has taken a over a month and 17 messages from me, re-entering information, resubmitting the same information, receiving a letter for S saying he hasn't declared something (that hadn't even happened) and that he owed money (he didn't) dealing with a a letter to him posted on his journal ...

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Hi Alan, caring is tough and you sound like you need some support and regular breaks. Its very different to a job (even a demanding job) because in paid work, at the end of your shift - you go home and someone else takes over. Has your wife had a Needs assessment so that she/you can have some practi...

Hi Swaneldo, I am sorry to hear about your Mum. As caring is so consuming, when the caring ends - it is a huge life change. It will take time to rediscover you, in your own right. There is some information on the main website https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/features/hidden-issues-when-ca...

Hi Patricia, welcome to the forum. Juggling work and caring is tough and it sounds like you are mainly at work or your parent's house. There is information here about Zoom meet ups https://www.carersuk.org/scotland/news/new-care-for-a-cuppa-sessions-for-april-now-available-to-book Are your parents r...

Hi sc00bysnaxx, the university need to be aware of your brother's sight problems as they will need to adapt the materials he uses. He needs to contact them and explain the level of support he requires e.g. help to learn the route to Uni, find his way around campus, access materials in the format he ...

Yes that's lawful. Have you arranged care for your partner?

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Hi Neil,

This does sound a catch-22 situation. Have you tried https://shelterni.org/ ?

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Hi Peggy, welcome to the forum. You are juggling a lot (caring, working & menopause!) I know what you mean about being so bogged down in everyday survival that you have no emotional energy left to make changes/improvements. It sounds like creating some breathing space is needed; whether that's takin...