Carers UK
Carers UK is an organisation of carers - people looking after an older or disabled family member or friend. We provide information, give carers a voice and campaign to improve recognition and support for carers.

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28 Oct 09 9:37 am
listen out for our Adviceline Manager Jean French on Radio 4's Moneybox Live at 15:00 today, answering calls on #carers benefits.
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Sun at 2:49am · Report
Heather

Heather merry xmas all the carers out there and Admin :) xxxxxxxx

December 24 at 4:17pm · Report
Krys Steel

Krys Steel Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all at Carers UK and
all carers.

December 24 at 6:20am · Report
Carers UK

Carers UK Tell your friends about support for carers. Most people do not see themselves as carers and miss out on help. One way you can help is to tell your friends about the support and information available through Carers UK's facebook page. Click the 'suggest to friends' in left hand column.

December 24 at 6:16am
Carers UK
Carers UK
Hi Angel. Glad to hear something got sorted out.

Merry xmas
December 24 at 9:27am
Melanie

Melanie Anyone else tried pulling a heavy power chair through the snow today??

December 24 at 5:37am · Report
Jane Cox

Jane Cox To all carers merry Christmas and a happy new year.

December 24 at 3:13am · Report
Beverly Jones

Beverly Jones wishing all you carers out there a very happy and peaceful christmas if anyone deserves it you do.... godbless you and keep you safe xxx

December 23 at 5:31am · Report
Angel

Angel I need help n cant get hold of the social worker. Im disabled but look after my husband whose a full time wheelchair user.
I have a collar on my neck at the mo n cannot use my left arm or move my neck.
Emerg Dr been out will be a couple of weeks b4 im feeling better.
Plz can some1 tell me how im suppose 2 hoist my husband... in 2 bed when every move I make is agony even though im dosed up on strong painkillers?

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December 22 at 4:49pm · Report
Carers UK
Carers UK
Hi Angel,

Have you tried the emergency social work team? You should be able to get their number from the phone book. There are also some emergency carer schemes, but not in every area and each scheme has different rules but worth a try. You can find out if there is one in your area here. http://www.carersuk.org/Information/Findinghelp/EmergencySchemesList
December 23 at 3:12am
Joanne Sandison

Joanne Sandison does anyone know how you supposed to push a wheelchair and have toddles in this weather bloody joke!!!!!

December 22 at 2:55pm · Report
Thompson Jennifer

Thompson Jennifer i have difficulty manouvering a wheelchair when it hasn't snowed so there's no way i will venture out with one in this weather

December 22 at 12:04pm · Report
Thompson Jennifer

Thompson Jennifer i have just become a full time carer for my dad and step mother i have been looking after them for years .But recently i had to give up my job to take care of them full time is it just me ? or is this word "carer's so frightning to some that they look at you as if you have two heads!!!! and i wont even say what i thin...k about the goverment and what they call the amount you are entitled to live on !!! is it just me

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December 22 at 10:57am · Report
Carers UK
Carers UK
Hi Jennifer,
Karen is right - you are not alone. 1 million people - 1 in 6 carers - have to give up work or cut their hours to care. Enlightened employers are helping working carers have flexible jobs to fit in with their caring situations. The government passed a law giving carers the right to ask for flexible working.But these measures are simply... See More not enough. Support services are simply not there for thousands of carers and they have no option but to give up work. Carers UK is campaigning hard on this with the backing of major employers who are fully aware of the business benefits of keeping employees with caring responsibilities in work, avoiding recruiment and retraining costs.
December 23 at 3:17am
Dave Spearman

Dave Spearman i think the 80p increase is a joke why dont they just pay us what we are worth we spend everyday caring for our loved ones and xmas is extremely hard as we have to save extra money just to get the things to make it an enjoyable one. the govt dont give a damn about us they are more interested in helping the people who help them

December 21 at 2:09am · Report
Carers UK

Carers UK Enjoying the snow? A carer on our website forum writes, Snow and wheelchairs Has anyone tried pushing a wheelchair in this weather? If so, how are you getting on?

December 20 at 7:47am
Karen Hopkins

Karen Hopkins I work part-time 0600-1100 then come home and get my boyfriend up,washed,dressed,fed,out,back,tidy the house,do the washing,deal with temper tantrums...and i dont even qualify for carers allowance!i would love to know if carers uk is aware of any other help I may be entitled too? My boyfriend is completely oblivious t...oi the fact that there is an issue and won't accept any help from outside. He is only 2 years since a spinal cord injury made him tetraplegic and has become very aggresive and violent.

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December 20 at 7:45am · Report
Carers UK
Carers UK
Hi angie,
They cannot say this. They cannot decide on your behalf: iIt is your legal right to have a carer's assessment. Your argument is that they cannot put in place a proper package of support without taking into account your needs as a carer. The starting question is whether you are able and willing to provide that care and if yes to look at what support you need, including to have a life outside of caring.
December 22 at 7:02am