County council financial assessment took place this morning for permanent care for mum. She lived in mobile home until last month which I understand is counted as an asset, not a property. It is not in the best condition, but when sold will take her over the limit and she will become self-funding for a while. The assessor was adamant that once the mobile home is sold she will have to repay the fees right back from day one and there is no twelve week disregard. They will make no allowance either for the fact that she has to pay ground rent and standing charge for electricity and water, totalling £136 per month (at present covered by HB) until the unit is sold. Local council are looking into whether HB can continue, but think not as she no longer lives there. When I queried the twelve weeks, I was told by county council that her home is being treated in the same way as they do property abroad. I think this is a bit skewed as if someone owns property abroad, they generally have a permanent home elsewhere. This has been mum's home for 20 odd years, yet she misses out on the 12 weeks and continues to have to pay ground rent out of her savings. I've read through so much online - all the Age Uk, NHS links and other council sites and help pages etc yet cannot find anything to confirm whether this is the norm. Anyone any experience of this?
Her attendance allowance and pension credit will stop from tomorrow (one month up).
Her attendance allowance and pension credit will stop from tomorrow (one month up).