long term care

[taylorcat]

Mum has been in hospital now for 3 months and as soon as a bed becomes available will be going into long term NHS care. What happens about her pension, DLA etc. We currently have a motability car which is due to be returned in March next year.

Thanks.

 

[elaineo2]

Hi Taylorcat,I am sure your S?W will advise on this one.You could contact the DWP itself(very friendly people i am told,although my ex works for them!)www.dwp.gov.uk is the web address.hope it helps elainex

 

[jenniferpa]

Taylorcat: assuming we're talking about fully funded NHS Continuing Healthcare, your mother will get to keep her pension. The DLA will be stopped after 28 days, however, according to Page 9 of www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=135738&Rendition=Web

The DLA higher rate mobility component will continue to be paid over to Motability’s service providers in relation to a hire purchase/contract hire of a ‘Motability’ vehicle. Any amount of DLA remaining will not be paid over to the customer.

In other words, they will continue to pay for the vehicle until the lease expires. I don't know whether you have to return it before the lease is up though.

 

[taylorcat]

Thanks so much, that's cleared things up.