Need to make some money

cocolgooh

I have to look after my mum 24/7 and that means that I can't leave the house. I have to be here to look after her as often as I physically can be. I have to go to the shops sometimes and I am actually doing a college course at the moment but that finishes in 2 weeks and then I have no job and no income at all. Luckily, at the moment, rent and rates and everything are covered but come August, we lose a lot of money because i finish education so my dad doesn't have to pay maintenance (all £26 a month of it >.<), family tax stops and basically we have £75 a week to live on. Therefore, the only option I have is working from home because I have to be here to look after my mum.

I'm already on all of the following sites but I'm not really making enough for it to be classed as an income:
lightspeed
dooyoo
slice the pie
onepoll
maximiles
pigsback
cokezone
pointshop / pointblog
swagbucks
opinionworld
deviantart (although i haven't sold anything yet )

I think that's all the ones I'm on now. I stopped some of the sites because I wasn't earning anything at all from them. But there may be a few more as that list seems a little short.

Does anyone know of anything else I can try? I'm getting pretty desperate because I sort of need the money to cover the bills now, it's getting that bad.

McKneff

I applaud you for looking after your mum and caring so much.

If she is so ill she could claim DLA etc.

The best thing I suggest is give the CAB a ring, there are benefits you/she will be able to claim, tell them it is urgent
or ring the Dept of Work & Pensions up to explain and they will go through it with you. Are you able to tell us what your mums disability is.

Im sure more people will be along who know far more than i do so try not to worry too much.
Good luck
Annie

cocolgooh

Thanks for your response.

She has applied for DLA but was refused. I really don't see how given that she can't be left alone, can't go out anywhere alone, can't lift anything over a pound by herself, won't answer the phone, won't answer the door and is generally too afraid to do anything and in many cases can't physically do them anyway. But she was refused and keeps saying there;s no point in reapplying no matter how much I try to convince her >.<

I was thinking of talking to the CAB about it but I sort of feel like if I can sort it myself first then I will. I know I need to ring them with time to go still and that's why I'm asking now, while I still have a few months.

I'm not sure my mum would want me explaining exactly what happened but basically she nearly died and will never recover from what happened so I have to be here to care for her.

savemoney

I would apply again my daughter got refused twice and appealed and won.

I wonder if you can get any benefits to help you out try benefits forums

cocolgooh

I'll tell my mum she needs to reapply but she doesn't like to listen much to be honest.

And okay, I'll do that.

hermum

I know this is the wrong board really for this, but sorry everyone. Are you getting any emotional support for you?
If your Mum can't be left can you get carers allowance, or would she need to be on DLA?
I think that you could do with seeing the CAB to see if they can help in anyway.

McKneff

Question please.

Just why is it that she cant be left alone.

Physical problems, Mental health problems. Im sorry but someone as young as yourself should not be put in this position.

Can you picture doing this for the rest of your life. No boyfriends, no life, so social life, no marriage, no babies, no grandchildren, you really should be getting some information and your mother should be encouraging this.
Speak to social services, see what they have to say.

Valli

You don't say where you are. Where I am there is a carer's support place.
You also need some respite - and a life, TBH. You should be spending some time with friends...I'm in full agreement (yet again) with McKneff...

cocolgooh

hermum wrote: »

I know this is the wrong board really for this, but sorry everyone. Are you getting any emotional support for you?
If your Mum can't be left can you get carers allowance, or would she need to be on DLA?
I think that you could do with seeing the CAB to see if they can help in anyway.

I'm not getting any help at the moment. I've tried getting counselling and things because to be fair I know I need it. My doctor has even tried but there's nowhere that can see me at the moment. The two places that have agreed to see me gave me 3 counselling sessions in 6 months and then kicked me off their registers basically.

And yeah, apparently to get carers allowance mum needs to be on DLA. I was thinking of going to see the CAB on friday actually. It's the only day my local one is open.

McKneff wrote: »

Question please.

Just why is it that she cant be left alone.

Physical problems, Mental health problems. Im sorry but someone as young as yourself should not be put in this position.

Can you picture doing this for the rest of your life. No boyfriends, no life, so social life, no marriage, no babies, no grandchildren, you really should be getting some information and your mother should be encouraging this.
Speak to social services, see what they have to say.

Both physical and mental. Physically, she cant lift anything, and mentally, she does stupid things without realising what she's doing is stupid. Like if she's not in the house, she walks out in front of cars and doesnt look to see if they're coming. If she's at home, she forgets there's stairs there and just walks, then falls. Things like that.

And to be honest, I dont exactly like socializing much anyway. I've always spent more time alone. So that sort of thing doesn't bother me much. I just want mum to feel better, although I dont know if she ever will.

Valli wrote: »

You don't say where you are. Where I am there is a carer's support place.
You also need some respite - and a life, TBH. You should be spending some time with friends...I'm in full agreement (yet again) with McKneff...

Yeah.. They just got rid of all support for carers here. Literally, about a month ago they closed all support. There was "young carers" and things like that but the charity was closed down. They said there was no point in me going for a few months. I found out about it september last year but by the time my application was processed they said they didnt see the point in letting me in so close to the end.

Rachel021967

Does your mum have a CPN or social worker. They would have more clout when submitting a request for DLA. Also you are entitled to a carer's assessment. You need to go your GP and ask for one. Somebody should then come out and assess your needs as a carer. You will need respite or at least somebody to come in at night so you can get some sleep. Also there maybe a day centre your mum could go to that would give her stimulation and company and you a chance for a break. I don't know if they are still going but the charity "Crossroads" used to offer support to carers. Also there should be some online support groups. Have you also tried the disabilities board on the site?
I don't know about earning an income at home and how much you can earn before it effects your benefits. CAB should be able to help you there.
I wish you all the best.
Rachel.

McKneff

Is your mother on medication, has she had any kind of a diagnosit.

If not she really needs to see her GP if she is doing all the things you say she is.