I was wondering if anyone else has noticed their own health declining since the passing of a loved one from cancer
I cared for my mother for 3 years of her treatment. The stress caused me to develop epilepsy and I recently had a mini stroke which I'm now largely recovered from.
The dwp have spent nearly two years auditing mum's benefits (she only got the state pension and attendance allowance) and I'm sure the stress has contributed to my own health getting worse
Any thoughts would be welcome
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