We finally had the financial assessment on 20th November, I didnt have all the info they needed so had to get up to date balances on mum's accounts, I finally found out she has seven different accounts!! Her care is now paid for since early September as she is under section 117, and awaiting a place at a new care home. I recently received the bill for mum's care from mid March up to early September, it appears she doesnt qualify for the 12 week exemption so the bill is £9725. Is it possible to pay this in installments by cheque, as I don't trust direct debits? I have cheque books now for two of mum's accounts and could pay a bit every month, I have LPA for her. Has anyone paid for their loved ones care this way? I coudnt pay it all in one lump sum as it would deplete the account too much.