[b]Carers break form[/b]
Has anyone ever got one of these forms from their local carers centre, so that a carer can apply for financial assistance to take a break from their carer rule.
I have received one and recently took it to my GP to verify why I would benefit from a break.
Today I picked it up from my GP's surgery. But he has just plastered a sticky note to it, stating DON'T KNOW HOW CARER CARES FOR CARED FOR. Plus has charged me £8.50 for the privilege. I have given it back to my GP's secretary too verify it. My GP seems to think the the break form is too vague. And feels because they have not seen me caring for my mother, that it is not their place to verify. I have been to the carers centre to tell them of my problem, and they have said take it to my mother's GP.
You see have only been caring for my mother for about two years, and a health/social care professional has yet to see me in my caring role. Including my mother's GP. But I do care for her by cooking, cleaning, shopping, gardening and watching she does not fall due to nerve supply problems to her legs and arms. And offering emotional support. That does make me a carer?
Anyone got this problem and problem with carers form?
Has anyone ever got one of these forms from their local carers centre, so that a carer can apply for financial assistance to take a break from their carer rule.
I have received one and recently took it to my GP to verify why I would benefit from a break.
Today I picked it up from my GP's surgery. But he has just plastered a sticky note to it, stating DON'T KNOW HOW CARER CARES FOR CARED FOR. Plus has charged me £8.50 for the privilege. I have given it back to my GP's secretary too verify it. My GP seems to think the the break form is too vague. And feels because they have not seen me caring for my mother, that it is not their place to verify. I have been to the carers centre to tell them of my problem, and they have said take it to my mother's GP.
You see have only been caring for my mother for about two years, and a health/social care professional has yet to see me in my caring role. Including my mother's GP. But I do care for her by cooking, cleaning, shopping, gardening and watching she does not fall due to nerve supply problems to her legs and arms. And offering emotional support. That does make me a carer?
Anyone got this problem and problem with carers form?