Any ideas of support for carers

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Hello, I am the sole carer for my mother who is disabled and on dialysis. I live with her and work full time. Does anyone know of any provision for carers? For example I need to be out one evening late in December, is there an organisation that could support me with care for an evening until I come home?

Also, if you are in this situation how do you manage? All I do is work, care, sleep and repeat.

Request a carers assessment from your local authority - the outcome of the assessment may be a small budget is made available to you for you to use to arrange ad hoc respite care.

you could also ask for a Care Act Assessment for your mum if she is agreeable which may also offer more regular respite options and support for you both.

Was just about to say the same thing as @hatgirl although obviously it won't be in time for your December night out.

Would you consider paying a private carer for the evening? I'll give you details if you need. It costs about £20 an hour.

Please get yourself a carer's assessment as you are legally entitled to one as an unpaid carer.

I have just recently received one and will get access to funding involving days away, holidays, meals out etc.

Good luck and take care of yourself so you can take good care of your loved one ❤️

@Vettrianofan, who do I approach for this?

You should be able to approach the social work department of your local authority. Mine was done through the local carers centre but previously was organised through the social work department. You get all your needs looked at thoroughly and should be entitled to trips away like spa days, caravan holidays etc.

I am in Scotland but I don't know how it's organised in other parts of the UK.