Hi first time joining this group, I need some advice. A brief update, my mum has recently been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer She's been in hospital for the last few months, with stomach problems. So they fitted a stent in her stomach. She was back in the hospital last week and came in as an emergency after coming home for only a few days. They fitted another stent in. They’re looking into a plan of sending her home possibly in a couple of days.
My question is I've been asked by my Dad to be a carer for my mum. I'm told she would need to get either mobility or attendance allowance for me to claim carer's allowance. I'm a little confused with it all, I'm okay filling out the form I've also been informed that it'll take weeks to sort either claim out. I need to be at home with her to keep an eye on her as she was left bedbound after being in hospital for weeks. I'm worried that If it'll take weeks, the job centre will pressure me to attend any courses or anything as I'm on Uni Credit. I have been coming to the hospital, visiting Mum during visiting hours to keep her company as she doesn't like being on her own. Should I apply for them both? Thanks for taking the time to read this.
