Does anyone have any information as to what retainer might be paid (non-contract) for a carer whilst mum is in hospital undergoing assessment following hip replacement?
This info on a Disability Rights UK fact sheet on contracts may help
retainer payments (for example when you are admitted to hospital or go on holiday for lengthy period – some disabled offer around 75% of the average salary)
As this is such a specific question, it may be worth having a chat in real time with an advisor on the Support Line... they have a lot of knowledge of legal matters