Leaving work to care for partner

pitkin2020

I have asked work for 13 weeks off to care for partner and child whilst she is recovering from a knee op, they said "NO" plain and simple, my only other choice is to hand my notice in.

My partner is on DLA receiveing higher mobility and middle care.

So can i give up work, claim carers allowance and Income support.

We have no alternative as i need to care for my son and partner whilst she is hospital and for atleast 3 months after the op??

Any help??

Cheers all

healy

Yes you can give up work and claim Carers Allowance and Income Support, it is not the same as leaving work and wanting to claim JSA where there may be a sanction.

pitkin2020

thanks for that, thats good to hear.

Do you know if i would be entitlted to housing benefit or council tax benefit also??

Cheers

rachnbri

You should be yes. Won't work even consider unpaid leave?

pitkin2020

no they said i could take the maximum parental leave of 4 weeks per annum, but i need atleast 3 months off as my parnet is having knee surgery and we have a baby