My partner’s mother came to live with us eight weeks ago; he gave up his job to care for her. She does not have capacity. He was in the motor industry before and has never done care work, but he’s learning very quickly and is so very good with her. He has LPA with his two brothers. We‘d like to apply to the Court of Protection for gratuitous care payments, as we were led to believe the local authority would assist financially when we decided to offer her our home. But this is not the case. Now we are struggling financially, but clearly cannot take any money from his mother, other than costs/expenses incurred from her condition. I understand we cannot even charge her rent under the LPA, as this would constitute personal financial gain.
I’ve read the OPG’s Practice Note
And understand forms need to be submitted to the Court of Protection (CoP1, CoP1e and CoP24). How does one fill these out competently?
We are very keen to hear from others’ experiences. I‘ve contacted a number of solicitors who want £600.00 just to read information from me. I’ve also contacted Pathways Through Dementia (message left) and Age UK’s specialist team is due to phone me tomorrow.
We are aware of Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s assessment, etc.
Any sharing of experiences is gratefully received.
I’ve read the OPG’s Practice Note
And understand forms need to be submitted to the Court of Protection (CoP1, CoP1e and CoP24). How does one fill these out competently?
We are very keen to hear from others’ experiences. I‘ve contacted a number of solicitors who want £600.00 just to read information from me. I’ve also contacted Pathways Through Dementia (message left) and Age UK’s specialist team is due to phone me tomorrow.
We are aware of Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s assessment, etc.
Any sharing of experiences is gratefully received.
