Many thanks for clarifying that for me, Kate. Wouldn't it make more sense then to label the 'sent' folder as 'read' or 'received'? I agree with you! Although I'm not sure we can change it - we use off-the-shelf forum software and a lot of this stuff is pre-set. I will make a note of this though and...

Dear Angela Thank you for your PM. I have tried twice to send you a reply (the same one), but both copies are sitting in my outbox, and I'm not sure how to get them to send properly. I didn't want you to think I've been ignoring you. Emma Hi Emma, In the forum, private messages sit in the outbox un...

Hi Darren,

As Melly said, it would be great if you can contact the Carers UK Volunteering team directly about this - volunteering@carersuk.org or call 020 7378 4989.

All the best,

Kate

Rebecca, it sounds like you have been through so much. I hope you feel slightly better just for having got all that down in writing - it was very powerful to read. I can understand why it's hard to get all of this out when you're having to communicate with your family over Facetime. You mentioned go...

Hi Angela, You've got some great advice here! I also wanted to let you know how much your post reminded me of Dawn, who was on the front cover of our latest issue of Caring magazine: http://www.joomag.com/magazine/caring-magazine-issue-39-october-2015/0738812001443796120 Dawn's twins were born at 26...

Hi Daisy, and welcome to the forum! I love your subject line - I'm sure a lot of us felt that way when we first posted! There are lots of people on the forum who are caring for partners and will have tips on how they cope with the ups and downs. In the meantime, welcome! How old are your children? A...

Hi Neil, It sounds like you would really benefit from getting some expert advice on this situation - you can contact the Carers UK Adviceline and speak to one of our advisers on 0808 808 7777 (Mon-Fri, 10am to 4pm). The lines are very busy so if you have trouble getting through do email them at advi...

Hi Denise, Our Advice and Information team have just produced a page on our website about auto enrolment and how it affects people employing personal assistants: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/practical-support/getting-care-and-support/auto-enrolment If you want to talk through this inform...

Hi Stephen, I'm sorry to hear you have lost your wife - it must be a very difficult time for you right now. It would be great if you could get in touch with the Carers UK Adviceline so you can speak to one of our expert advisers about what will happen to your benefits now your caring role has some t...

Hi Daisy, No wonder you've had a sleepless night. I'll echo what others have said and suggest you contact the Carers UK Adviceline as soon as you can to find out about your rights in this situation - call them on 0808 808 7777 (Mon-Fri, 10am to 4pm). The lines get very busy - if you do have any trou...