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"She cried her eyes out and she felt worthless"

Carers aren't currently eligible to receive a pension. On the show, Andrea was joined by Jane, a carer, and Niall who lost his son earlier this year. Niall told Andrea how his wife was ineligible for her pension after caring full time for their son.

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13.00 26 Aug 2022


"She cried her eyes out and she felt worthless"


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13.00 26 Aug 2022


Carers aren't currently eligible to receive a pension. On the show, Andrea was joined by Jane, a carer, and Niall who lost his son earlier this year. Niall told Andrea how his wife was ineligible for her pension after caring full time for their son.


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