Long story short ... after a brief spell in hospital Mum was moved into the only home that felt able to meet her needs (via the bed bureau), which happened to be in our town and it's a lovely home with amazing staff so I was very happy with the outcome.
Problem is I didn't realise that Mum's placement was a 'step down bed' and now after a SS assessment of Mum I have been told that the local authority won't pay the 12 wk disregard in the price tier of home she is in (it really isn't one of the most expensive) and SS have started to search for another suitable (cheaper) placement.
I am very happy with where Mum is and Mum seems quite settled, apart from the expected 'I want to go home' conversations when she sees me. I really don't want Mum to be moved again, it isn't in her best interest, particularly as she has spent the last fews weeks in 2 hospitals before finally arriving where she is.
Does anyone have experience of topping up fees as this may be an option to us but using some of Mum's money (she is under the 23,000 bracket), is it something that is easily sorted or can I just insist Mum stays where she is?
Problem is I didn't realise that Mum's placement was a 'step down bed' and now after a SS assessment of Mum I have been told that the local authority won't pay the 12 wk disregard in the price tier of home she is in (it really isn't one of the most expensive) and SS have started to search for another suitable (cheaper) placement.
I am very happy with where Mum is and Mum seems quite settled, apart from the expected 'I want to go home' conversations when she sees me. I really don't want Mum to be moved again, it isn't in her best interest, particularly as she has spent the last fews weeks in 2 hospitals before finally arriving where she is.
Does anyone have experience of topping up fees as this may be an option to us but using some of Mum's money (she is under the 23,000 bracket), is it something that is easily sorted or can I just insist Mum stays where she is?