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Caring for an ageing parent

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  3. 3Knew it or Repeat later

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You'll practise

  • I'd like to request a needs assessment for my mum
  • I'm her main carer. Can I have a carer's assessment
  • We're looking at having carers coming in
  • Is it a residential home or a nursing home?
  • Can I claim Carer's Allowance?
  • Is she entitled to Attendance Allowance?
  • Has she been assessed for Continuing Healthcare?
  • Is it means-tested?
  • What's the care package for when she's discharged?
  • We need to sort out a lasting power of attorney
  • Can my mum come over on a visitor visa to stay with us?
  • I'm calling on behalf of my dad. He's given consent for you to speak to me
  • Can you put me on the carers' register?
  • She's getting a bit forgetful
  • I need a bit of respite

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