Hi, my name is zambouka! Can I be down as an official carer for my father, as well as my mother?

zambouka
zambouka Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited September 2022 in Start here and say hello!
Good Morning 
Great to join the community thankyou
Question I care for my mother at home can i also care for my father i am a registered as a carer for my mother however i care for my father but not down as official and would like to know if can be
Many thanks

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  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    If you are thinking about Carers Allowance, you can only claim for one person. I’m not sure any other reason, other than at your GP, you register as a carer.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,223 Championing
    You can register with a GP but if you're already registered then you don't need to do this twice.
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,453 Championing
    Welcome to the community @zambouka! Thank you for joining us.

    I'd also be interested to hear about for what purpose you'd like to register as a carer for your father, as well as your mother. Please do give us some more details if you feel comfortable doing so :) 

    I can imagine that caring for them both might take a bit of a toll on you, both physically and mentally. Are you receiving any support to help you care for your own wellbeing?