If a dementia victim wants some semblance of banking independence. Our story may help you

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Hooray! OH has been agitating to go to bank to sort out his balance, statements, etc. for three months, both in hospital and after. Done and dusted this afternoon! He actually had a very sensible concern. What with Parkinsons as well as dementia, he can't write properly, can't spell reliably, and wants to be able to sign cheques etc., and online and atm banking is too complicated now. (It's been a joint account for convenience since we married 2 years ago). The bank actually has a customer care team we've been referred to for solutions. One really simple solution: They actually do a stamp of your signature that the bank will check and authorise. If I were hospitalised or something, he might be brave enough to get a bus unaccompanied, go to the bank, and ask for help. They were really patient with him, and his conditions are now on record. Nat West but other banks may do similar