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My mother is 96 and lives locally. I go round every day for a couple of hours and do things for her and do her shopping etc. Does this entitle me to any sort of allowance at all?

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Hello Roskaramath

Welcome to this community. Thank you for contacting us. This is a supportive community and perhaps if you can tell me more about your situation, then other members will be able to offer more support and advice.

If you look to the right of this message at "pinned posts" there is information about carers allowance. Some of the "topics" such as caring for others may be informative for you.

Do take care and keep in touch with us

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