Carer's tell their story on the impact of the Carer's Allowance Means test
Автор: Denis Naughten
Загружено: 2024-04-19
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Damien is a 65-year-old carer for his twin daughters, Una and Ailis, who have Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome. His wife Mary also gave up her career to care for their children. He criticises the means-tested carer’s allowance, arguing it doesn’t compensate for loss of earnings or pension entitlements, and doesn’t consider the purpose of savings. He calls for fair treatment and respect for carers.
Niamh is a full-time carer for her son Liam, who has a life-limiting condition. She criticises the means-testing of the carer’s allowance, arguing it doesn’t consider outgoings and puts families under financial pressure. She calls for a fairer means test that takes into account a family’s outgoings.
Anna is a mother of five, including Esther who has Trisomy 21 and a serious heart condition. She criticises the means-testing of the carer’s allowance, arguing it doesn’t consider necessary expenses associated with caring for a sick child. She calls for the carer’s allowance to be paid in full to parents of children with lifelong disabilities. She also highlights the emotional and physical demands of being a full-time carer.
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