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carers allowance query

cuddlepunk · 2018-08-02 14:54:13

Just wondering if anyone has got carers allowance for to care for someone with schizophrenia? I have tried going back to education to help further my career so I could possibly go back to work but I lasted 2 days and had to give it up because I was needed at home. I am going to try for carers allowance as I have to give up…

02-08-2018 2:54pm

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cuddlepunk

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Just wondering if anyone has got carers allowance for to care for someone with schizophrenia? I have tried going back to education to help further my career so I could possibly go back to work but I lasted 2 days and had to give it up because I was needed at home. I am going to try for carers allowance as I have to give up on the hope of getting a job outside the home.

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#2 02-08-2018 5:07pm

kathleen37

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Speak with your GP (actually, the GP of the person with schizophrenia) and see what they say and whether they would back up your application. They should have a good idea, I would think.

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