I recently called Adult Services asking for a referral to an OT for mum. I want to investigate the possibility of them supplying something (a bath hoist?) so that mum can, at least occasionally, have a soak in water rather than the all over cloth wash we currently give her (she is not independently mobile but can weight bear and can walk with a frame with me supporting her).
I've just received a form for completion for a Disabled Facilities Grant (I didn't ask for a bathroom refurbishment, but I guess they do this as part of the assessment?). I fully understand this being means tested in relation to mum's income and savings, but right at the back of the form is a question asking to "show details of all accounts your children hold". I can't lie, so I will complete it, but what do my savings have to do with this? I am not wealthy by any means, but I do have savings, so if they include these, mum will in no way qualify. It's probably slightly irrelevant, as I only want equipment to help, not bathroom building work, but I'm slightly uncomfortable giving my own personal info - what does my financial position have to do with this? She lives with me, in my house, I've given up my work/career to care for her, have to live off £64 a week, and now they want to take all my savings into account!
I've just received a form for completion for a Disabled Facilities Grant (I didn't ask for a bathroom refurbishment, but I guess they do this as part of the assessment?). I fully understand this being means tested in relation to mum's income and savings, but right at the back of the form is a question asking to "show details of all accounts your children hold". I can't lie, so I will complete it, but what do my savings have to do with this? I am not wealthy by any means, but I do have savings, so if they include these, mum will in no way qualify. It's probably slightly irrelevant, as I only want equipment to help, not bathroom building work, but I'm slightly uncomfortable giving my own personal info - what does my financial position have to do with this? She lives with me, in my house, I've given up my work/career to care for her, have to live off £64 a week, and now they want to take all my savings into account!