Went to see my Dad in a mental health assesment unit to be met by a payments officer from the local council. Dad has to be moved into a NH and as he owns his own house and has savings suddenly they are interested in his money.He is still paying household bills from direct debits being taken from his current account including gas electricity council tax etc. Now other bills are starting to come in and its been suggested we pay them and claim it back later. Also as his condition has deteriorated and I was told I have to get a Court of Protection Order which could take up to three months and cost £500.Are we really liable to pay all this from our own pockets. I have his debit card and PIN and considering withdrawing an amount and putting it in a seperate account to cover expenses.Has anyone done this and where do you think I would stand legally.
Don't want to do the wrong thing but he would be horrified by all this.Always paid his own way.never owed anyone anything and has never claimed any benefits in his life.
Sorry to ramble on but its just so unfair.
Christine
Don't want to do the wrong thing but he would be horrified by all this.Always paid his own way.never owed anyone anything and has never claimed any benefits in his life.
Sorry to ramble on but its just so unfair.
Christine