Hi All
My sister in law has just got a letter back from the SW to say that she is not entitled to carers allowance for her Dad. He had a heart attack and angina last year and also has prostate problems and is due to have surgery very soon, he's on a lot of medication.
She was caring for both him and her Mother until recently until her Mum died; but was only claiming Careres Benefit for her Mum, she left the workplace to care for her. She is not in a position to go back t work because her Dad really needs her to be off.
My question is around the appeals process, does anyone have any experience of this, are many appeals successful? Its got to be worth a try but I dont want her getting her hopes up.
Any Advice appreciated
My sister in law has just got a letter back from the SW to say that she is not entitled to carers allowance for her Dad. He had a heart attack and angina last year and also has prostate problems and is due to have surgery very soon, he's on a lot of medication.
She was caring for both him and her Mother until recently until her Mum died; but was only claiming Careres Benefit for her Mum, she left the workplace to care for her. She is not in a position to go back t work because her Dad really needs her to be off.
My question is around the appeals process, does anyone have any experience of this, are many appeals successful? Its got to be worth a try but I dont want her getting her hopes up.
Any Advice appreciated