jacksmum Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 so someone gets carers allowance to look after partner who has a disability. (not a physical one) they dont work as they are a carer for sed person. so how come they both spend ALL day boozin in the pub? how does that work then? is the system backwards? i no its contraversial but im just a little confused at how these people get away with this sort of thing? does anyone think the same as me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Every last person that gets carer's allowance spends all day getting pie-eyed in the pub, do they? I'd like to see my sister have the opportunity to actually do that, when all her time is taken up by looking after her two learning disabled sons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Every last person that gets carer's allowance spends all day getting pie-eyed in the pub, do they? I'd like to see my sister have the opportunity to actually do that, when all her time is taken up by looking after her two learning disabled sons. I think they mean that they know someone that actually does this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksmum Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Every last person that gets carer's allowance spends all day getting pie-eyed in the pub, do they? I'd like to see my sister have the opportunity to actually do that, when all her time is taken up by looking after her two learning disabled sons. im totally with you on this. and thats what im confused about. Im trying to stick up for those in your sisters position.!! wasnt the carers allowance designed exactly for people such as her.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksmum Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 I think they mean that they know someone that actually does this.... thanks yes it did mean that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuttsy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 This really riles me my hubby quit his 40 hour per week 20k + per year job temperarily to care for our disabled son (autistic spectrum disorder, global developmental delay, incontinence and chronic lung disease) and although we know this benefits our son no end as he gets 100% of one adults time which I currently am unable to give my hubby feels rubbish that he may be tarred with the same brush as these people!! He's now working voluntary at our sons school which has a resource for disabled children and this gives him dignity even though our so doesn't sleep so we barley get any sleep it just makes him happier in the knowledge that he's contributing. I think the care system should be more closely watched to stop this happening! :loopy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alternageek Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 so someone gets carers allowance to look after partner who has a disability. (not a physical one) they dont work as they are a carer for sed person. so how come they both spend ALL day boozin in the pub? how does that work then? is the system backwards? i no its contraversial but im just a little confused at how these people get away with this sort of thing? does anyone think the same as me? You could anonymously report them, if youre that worried about people getting away with something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksmum Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 You could anonymously report them, if youre that worried about people getting away with something oh dont worry ive already considered that. and yes ! the care system should be more closely monitored to weed out those who care more for themselves than those they are supposed to be lookin after. !!! and my hat off to those people who dedicate all their time to look after those that need them !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedypete0 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 i gave up work to become my wife`s main carer [she has severe ms] have lost 1800pounds a month i get 55 pounds a week so i would love to know how i could manage one night in the pub let alone every night not disputing that in some cases benefits are abused but most carers cant find the time let alone the money to socialise i certainly cant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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