https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-ca ... eans-test/

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-ad ... -for-care/

Hi Linds and welcome There should be a needs assessment for your Dad.. https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/practical-support/getting-care-and-support/needs-assessment Alternatively you could make tentative inquiries in your area... https://www.carehome.co.uk/care_search_results.cfm/searchcountr...

John phone the Carers UK help line next week. And talk though the benefits the on line calculator are only a guide. There are many factors taken in to account.

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice https://www.gov.uk/carers-uk https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/get-support/local-support There is lots of help you just need to know where to find it. What you are feeling is upsetting but very common. Many on here know how you situation can effect you...

What type of support do you think would be most useful to you both.

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advic ... al-support

Meeting other people in the same situation.

Benefits help are you receiving the right amounts.

Grants

respite

etc

https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/effect-on-other-benefits from the above web site ... Effect on other benefits Carer’s Allowance can affect the other benefits that both you and the person you care for get. Effect on the benefits of the person you care for When you claim Carer’s Allowance, the per...

Hi Rachael You need to get an urgent needs assessment for you and your mum. https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/practical-support/getting-care-and-support/needs-assessment Are you expecting you Mum to remain with you. Or move on... https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice Clearly, sharing ...