Financial Lose Caring For My Partner

[KAlan]

Hi, hoping for some good financial advice. My partner has kidney disease and has been on dialysis for the last two months. It has all happened so very quickly and we’re still struggling to come to terms with it. My predicament is that I’ve had to keep taking time off of work because he’s just so ill and is unable to do anything for himself at times eg, washing/dressing taking in medical deliveries, driving himself to appointments the list goes on. Last week was particularly bad I had to stay home all week, and whilst of course I am more than happy to be there when he needs me, I’m not getting paid for time off and I still need to support my two children financially and I’m really struggling now. I’m terrified of the future, worry about him my kids and money. And I worry I’m going to end up ill myself at this rate and then who will look after everyone. I have no idea where to turn, who can help me or where to start. Everything just seems so hopeless. Any advice welcome.

[scorpiojo]

Does your partner have cancer?
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/organising/benefits-and-financial-support

[Tilly2]

Have a look at this.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/care/helping-a-loved-one/financial-support/

[KAlan]

No he has FSGS (kidney disease) and is on dialysis

[KAlan]

Thank you Tilly2 will have a look.

[TonyV]

Don't think this is the same one as Tilly2

https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-us/

[scorpiojo]

Has your partner claimed PIP?

https://www.gov.uk/pip/eligibility

[TonyV]

^^^
I. Should have had a better look, went searching for a charity number but couldn't find one, seems like a loan company, so tread very carefully.

[KAlan]

Thankyou Tonyv. He is only 50 so this may be more suitable than the age concern page

[TonyV]

Adding to Scorpios thread you should be able to claim carers allowance

[KAlan]

Yes will watch that Tonyv. Scorpiojo he is currently trying to make his way through the form for PIP. It’s a slow process as he’s not up to anything like this

[TonyV]

This is the one

https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance

[KAlan]

Thank you Tonyv and Scorpiojo. I’m just terrified there’s not going to be enough to cover everything. Just so stressful on top of everything else

[TonyV]

KAlan
You can fill his PIP form in so all he has to do is sign it.

[TonyV]

Thinking on my feet here but Your local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) may be able to give advice.
Alternatively did he belong to a Union when he was working, if so, they should have a welfare department.

[THECORBYLOON]

There's a weekly earnings limit of £120 after deducting tax, NI, and half of pension contributions.

[scorpiojo]

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/fill-in-form/

[THECORBYLOON]

That's for Carer's Allowance.

[TonyV]

Kalan
Got a friend to check this website out and does seem genuine, despite my initial reservations, so I'd give them a ring

https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-us/

[TonyV]

Yes CORBY is that per person over what age? Some benefits are non taxable and do not show as income as far as HMRC are concerned e.g. PIP

[THECORBYLOON]

That is for the person providing the care, regardless of age.