Hi, I have LPA for my dad who went into intermediate care following a fall resulting in a broken hip. [He did have a degree of memory loss but hadn't been diagnosed with dementia].
My questions are relating to his finances. He is self funding.
Firstly he has just received a bill from the local authority for the 1st 6 weeks of his care in a residential home. I was under the understanding [ and have read this in the care and support regulation 2014 government document online] that the first 6 weeks must be free if someone is in intermediate care. Can anyone confirm this? I do not want dad to pay a bill just shy of £3000 if he doesn't have to.
Secondly, he is having physio treatment but it is looking more and more likely he wont walk again. He is having great difficulty standing - even with 2 people supporting. I would like to be able to take him on days out or even just back home for a few hours at the weekend but would need a wheelchair accessible car. I cannot fund this and this is my question. Could dad pay for a wheelchair car, which would be in my name as I would drive and insure it, without it being looked upon as some form of deprivation of assets? It would be for his use/wellbeing after all. I would like to do this because the intention initially was that he returned home [lives with me] but do not want to get into trouble at a later date. I have spoken to dad who understands the suggestion and is happy with it.
Sorry it turned into a long story. Hope someone can advise. Thanks
My questions are relating to his finances. He is self funding.
Firstly he has just received a bill from the local authority for the 1st 6 weeks of his care in a residential home. I was under the understanding [ and have read this in the care and support regulation 2014 government document online] that the first 6 weeks must be free if someone is in intermediate care. Can anyone confirm this? I do not want dad to pay a bill just shy of £3000 if he doesn't have to.
Secondly, he is having physio treatment but it is looking more and more likely he wont walk again. He is having great difficulty standing - even with 2 people supporting. I would like to be able to take him on days out or even just back home for a few hours at the weekend but would need a wheelchair accessible car. I cannot fund this and this is my question. Could dad pay for a wheelchair car, which would be in my name as I would drive and insure it, without it being looked upon as some form of deprivation of assets? It would be for his use/wellbeing after all. I would like to do this because the intention initially was that he returned home [lives with me] but do not want to get into trouble at a later date. I have spoken to dad who understands the suggestion and is happy with it.
Sorry it turned into a long story. Hope someone can advise. Thanks