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This post is really continuing on from my previous two. As mentioned previously my OH has been given 4 weeks notice to leave his Care Home because of what they describe as 'Challenging Behaviour' Currently the LA pay his fees and I pay the LA our contribution every 4 weeks. I have today visited a Care Home that would fit his needs like a glove. They have trained Dementia and Parkinsons Staff, some of the Staff have been Dementia Friend trained. They are currently turning a room into a sensory room and seem well able to deal with challenging behaviour. Their fees are based on how much care someone needs and I won't know how much that will be until he has been assessed later this week. I think it will be above what the LA say they are prepared to pay. Iam unable to pay top up fees so am wondering if anyone has first hand knowledge of this and am I right in thinking that the LA cannot put a cap on fees it has to be based on an individuals needs and if I can prove this home would suit his needs (He has early onset Parkinsons Disease and early onset Alzheimers Dementia diagnosed 7 years ago when he was 57) they could be forced to pay. I find all this such a minefield and really do not know where to go to find out the correct information. Any ideas please? Thanks for taking the time to read this.
This post is really continuing on from my previous two. As mentioned previously my OH has been given 4 weeks notice to leave his Care Home because of what they describe as 'Challenging Behaviour' Currently the LA pay his fees and I pay the LA our contribution every 4 weeks. I have today visited a Care Home that would fit his needs like a glove. They have trained Dementia and Parkinsons Staff, some of the Staff have been Dementia Friend trained. They are currently turning a room into a sensory room and seem well able to deal with challenging behaviour. Their fees are based on how much care someone needs and I won't know how much that will be until he has been assessed later this week. I think it will be above what the LA say they are prepared to pay. Iam unable to pay top up fees so am wondering if anyone has first hand knowledge of this and am I right in thinking that the LA cannot put a cap on fees it has to be based on an individuals needs and if I can prove this home would suit his needs (He has early onset Parkinsons Disease and early onset Alzheimers Dementia diagnosed 7 years ago when he was 57) they could be forced to pay. I find all this such a minefield and really do not know where to go to find out the correct information. Any ideas please? Thanks for taking the time to read this.
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