"I feared the consequences of disclosure because I love my dad. "I know what he did was wrong, but I grew up with my dad by my side. I just wanted him to get help to make him better but ...

"I'm sorry, but that is an insult. I'm a 24/7 carer. Yes, he's my dad and I love him to bits, but I'm his carer and the money should at least reflect minimum wage. You've still got to live.