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Taking 6 months off work to look after son who is having surgery

Hi I am trying to find out if I take 6 months off work as parental leave unpaid to care for my son who is 10 and going to have spinal surgery for his scoliosis (curve of the spine) if i can claim any benefits for him and anything I can claim while I am not working thanks
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Do you have a date for surgery?
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been told it could take months for full recovery from this kind of surgery. Hope all goes well for you michelle keep us posted x
Welcome to this Online Community!
There are a number of community advisors - may I suggest
'ask a benefits advisor'
I hope you'll get complete and up-to-date advice.
Bill