Hi folks I'm new here after finally admitting that maybe I just don't have all the answers myself and need some advice. My wife and I have been together now 8 years married 6, we have 3great kids oldest 5 then 3.5 then 18 months.
Our oldest a girl is in the final stages of her diagnosis, it's been a long journey since my wife first brought up the fact she thought she was autistic when she was about 15 months. As we have went through the process (I was at first in complete denial but after a few meetings I totally agreed) it has become glaring obvious that my wife is also autistic. After registering with the NHS to get a diagnosis and been told it would take at least 2 years we decided to go private and shortly after she was diagnosed as autistic.
I work full time while my wife is a stay at home mum. She has always done a great job at being a mum but as the 3 kids are getting older and our oldest daughters needs are becoming more intensive and frequent. She is starting to crack a bit and getting herself really down.
This is obviously not good and I'm beginning to feel like it would be a lot happier home, family if I was at home most days. Would I be able to register as a carer for my wife, daughter and stop working? Especially during holidays etc or would the DWP completely block this?
Sorry if this is a bit mixed up I've just decided to ask and see what options I have. I love my wife and all my kids so much that the thought of any of them having long stress filled days while I'm at work brings me to tear.
Thanks for any advice good or bad given
Edit I forgot to mention my wife currently receives universal credit and careers allowance for my daughter who also receives the highest rate of care for DLA. We are waiting on the motability verdict. My wife is currently awaiting the forms to apply for pip. The phone interview was just too much for her.
