I went through this nearly two years ago, I concur with what Geraldine says.
It can be a bit worrying, but if you go into it with the view that you are making available to them all of Bridget's financial affairs (and I think half of joint accounts, though others will know better than I) and then they do the assessment, I think this is the best way forward, step by step. Mummy's was a bit more complicated because she additional private pensions but I sent in all the details and they take it into consideration.
Keep records of everything you send, send copies of statements and keep all originals. Get the council to be clear how far back they need bank statements etc. I made it clear that I was providing, to the best of my ability, records from someone else's "archive " (pile of papers) and that there might be gaps as my Mum had lifelong mental health problems. I have LPA so banks and others supplied missing statements.
I would be happy to answer questions as you go along if that helps. Some Local Authorities have carers services who offer help in responding to these kind of assessments.
I often read your entries and my heart goes out to you. The journey we are on is hard enough without these others stresses. Just to say, we did get council funding, thank goodness, though of course every case is different.
I wish you all the best.
It can be a bit worrying, but if you go into it with the view that you are making available to them all of Bridget's financial affairs (and I think half of joint accounts, though others will know better than I) and then they do the assessment, I think this is the best way forward, step by step. Mummy's was a bit more complicated because she additional private pensions but I sent in all the details and they take it into consideration.
Keep records of everything you send, send copies of statements and keep all originals. Get the council to be clear how far back they need bank statements etc. I made it clear that I was providing, to the best of my ability, records from someone else's "archive " (pile of papers) and that there might be gaps as my Mum had lifelong mental health problems. I have LPA so banks and others supplied missing statements.
I would be happy to answer questions as you go along if that helps. Some Local Authorities have carers services who offer help in responding to these kind of assessments.
I often read your entries and my heart goes out to you. The journey we are on is hard enough without these others stresses. Just to say, we did get council funding, thank goodness, though of course every case is different.
I wish you all the best.