Hi
my dad was admitted to hospital 5 weeks ago in a critical condition - he has recovered but now diagnosed with alcohol related dementia. His condition is severe and the SW is requesting CHC funding and looking for a specialist dementia unit . Unfortunately we didn’t have a power of attorney set up and his condition has deteriorated so rapidly he no longer has mental capacity. I have looked at applying for a CPO but as he has little money and no property to sell the solicitor has said it will cost more than he has saved. How then do I go about sorting his banking, dealing with his bills and everyday issues if I have no authority to do so ? He gave me verbal authority to deal with his bills but this is no use when I need to cancel his payments. Has anyone any advice or experience of this . Thanks
my dad was admitted to hospital 5 weeks ago in a critical condition - he has recovered but now diagnosed with alcohol related dementia. His condition is severe and the SW is requesting CHC funding and looking for a specialist dementia unit . Unfortunately we didn’t have a power of attorney set up and his condition has deteriorated so rapidly he no longer has mental capacity. I have looked at applying for a CPO but as he has little money and no property to sell the solicitor has said it will cost more than he has saved. How then do I go about sorting his banking, dealing with his bills and everyday issues if I have no authority to do so ? He gave me verbal authority to deal with his bills but this is no use when I need to cancel his payments. Has anyone any advice or experience of this . Thanks