Hi
Got a client who had to give up work and return home to care for her father, who had suffered a stroke. She claimed income support, but has been refused as she does not get carers allowance. He does not receive DLA, and is not likely to qualify as he is recovering so well. Apparently she cannot claim as providing temporary care as he (her father!) is not deemed 'close family'. She has been told to claim JSA even though she is obviously not available for work. Any ideas??? This is something else that is going on my list of unfair,unjust or downright bloody stupid benefit regs.
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