in the same boat.
Hi and welcome to Talking Point.
Unfortunately, as you have found out, a home that is occupied by a family member under the age of 60 who isn't disabled can be considered when it comes to paying for care. Any agreement to disregard in this situation is discretionary. However, if your brother was told by the LA that the home would be disregarded but now will not be, you may be able to make a complaint. How long has your mother been in a care home? If it's only been a matter of weeks then I don't think you'll have much luck but if it has been months or years you may be able to make a case that they can't keep changing their minds.
any one give me advice i have been a full time carer for my mother from around 2005 / 2006 and also i gave care to my father for many, many years till he passed away in in april 2002,...
i have lived at the property all my life and i have had no change of address,..
recently my mums health ben very poor, and she has milld onset dementia, so me and my sisters are looking at care homes,.. my concern is that at some point in the future i may be made homeless if the LA dont give me a disregard on my mums property,..
can any one shed any light on the best way forward, cant afford a solicitor etc
many thanks john paul