Hi lovely people
I'm in desperate need of direction on where to get financial help with childcare for my under 2.
My husband is terminally ill and we are at appointments constantly. I've given up work to care for him and our 2 children but I'm using our universal credit to pay for nursery for our little one. We get no funding until he's 2 and I'm quickly running out of money.
DWP said we're getting the maximum for our situation but nursery costs are thousands. Especially recently because my husband is having radiotherapy every day. My mum.in law helps but can't every day as shes elderly.
Any advice on charities or who to contact to help with these costs? I'm drowning!
Thank you all
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