Now got Dad moved into NH close by and he has settled in very well and we are very happy so far with the level of care.
My next challenge is to sort out his pension and benefits. I notified the DWP when he went into NH on 31/03 and told them I thought he was in receipt of other benefits but that I was not sure what they were as I could not find any current paperwork when we cleared out his flat. I also requested that I become his appointeee, finally had a letter to say a representative from the DWP will meet me at the NH in a couple of weeks to sort that out. What I am concerned about is if he has been overpaid....I dont want them to tell him that as I dont want him to worry about money...he has a real thing about money at the moment AND if he has been overpaid will he have to pay it back all in one go or will they make deductions from what he is entitled to?
If anyone has experience of any of the above and advice would be welcome.
Thanks
My next challenge is to sort out his pension and benefits. I notified the DWP when he went into NH on 31/03 and told them I thought he was in receipt of other benefits but that I was not sure what they were as I could not find any current paperwork when we cleared out his flat. I also requested that I become his appointeee, finally had a letter to say a representative from the DWP will meet me at the NH in a couple of weeks to sort that out. What I am concerned about is if he has been overpaid....I dont want them to tell him that as I dont want him to worry about money...he has a real thing about money at the moment AND if he has been overpaid will he have to pay it back all in one go or will they make deductions from what he is entitled to?
If anyone has experience of any of the above and advice would be welcome.
Thanks