Saturday February 20, 2021, 2:19 PM
Anna Kennedy wants to make sure her sons are cared for in case the worst happens. Credit: Anna Kennedy OBE
By ITV News Digital Content Producer
Writing a will to ensure your loved ones are looked after when you’re gone is something most people don’t even consider until late in life.
But many adults up and down the UK – who rely usually on unpaid carers – could see their whole world turned upside down if a plan isn’t in place for them.
And the fear of what might happen to their loved one can be an all-consuming worry for those who care for adults with Special Educational Needs or autism, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
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My mother is one of many exhausted people in the UK who have taken on more while care services are depleted, says Rhi Storer, a recipient of the 2019 Scott Trust bursary
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THE news that the Carer’s Allowance is to rise by a few pence a week has been met with disappointment and anger. The Government recently announced that they would only be increasing the allowance in line with inflation, working out at around an extra 35p a week. Carer s Allowance is currently paid at £67.25 a week, according to Carers UK. Mike Seaton, CEO of Carer Support South Lakes, said: “This increase is extremely disappointing and unfair. “Unpaid carers save the Government billions of pounds a year, their roles have increased dramatically especially during the pandemic, they are unable to access any respite and the added responsibilities are affecting their emotional and physical wellbeing.