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[Spottydog1]

Hello. My husband has had Alzheimer 's for about 4 years, he is now in a nursing home ,which is funded under section 117. I have never been told about being a power of attorney,and because all our married life(53 years.) I have dealt with all financial things,I did not think it would be a problem. But how wrong am I ! I recently had to get in touch with the department if works and pensions,regarding his state pension, but they have refused to discuss any of my husbands affairs with me. I don't know what to do, I have emailed the citizens advice bureau,but have not ,as yet, had a reply. All I wanted to tell the d o w p,was that my husband was still receiving a state pension and I wasn't sure if this was right. I would be grateful if some advice,over this matter. I have heard about becoming a "deputy" or something,but cannot afford the high fees . Thanks.

 

[try again]

Just ignore it. If the money is going into a joint account , if you can afford it put half into a savings account.

 

[Kevinl]

There's a thread on here about section 117 funding, I'm hopeless at posting links, but while the care is 117 funded as far as I understand, it's all for free.
Was for my wife anyway.
K

 

[Spottydog1]

Just ignore it. If the money is going into a joint account , if you can afford it put half into a savings account.

THANKS that sounds like good advice. Take care.

 

[Spottydog1]

There's a thread on here about section 117 funding, I'm hopeless at posting links, but while the care is 117 funded as far as I understand, it's all for free.
Was for my wife anyway.
K

thanks for your help.Take care.

 

[canary]

Hello @Spottydog1

You can apply to DWP to become his appointee. This is free, but only allows you to talk to DWP about state pensions/benefits

Become an appointee for someone claiming benefits

Apply to become an appointee for someone claiming benefits - how to apply, stop being an appointee

www.gov.uk

 

[Spottydog1]

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Hello @Spottydog1

You can apply to DWP to become his appointee. This is free, but only allows you to talk to DWP about state pensions/benefits

Become an appointee for someone claiming benefits

Apply to become an appointee for someone claiming benefits - how to apply, stop being an appointee

www.gov.uk

Thanks for your reply. I have read the link,and I shall telephone the pension department again on Monday ,asking why they did not give me this information. THANKS once again for your advice.

 

[Kevinl]

This relates to health side of things, PoA isn't too bad if you're next of kin, financial PoA is a different thing.
Health as a next of kin you can "threaten" to walk away, surprising how that can work, finance however is a whole different ball game.
K

 

[Bod]

For financial matters, you may have to apply for Deputyship.

Bod

 

[SAP]

Just to let you know that under 117 aftercare, the recipient is still able to receive their state pension if that puts your mind at rest.

 

[Spottydog1]

This relates to health side of things, PoA isn't too bad if you're next of kin, financial PoA is a different thing.
Health as a next of kin you can "threaten" to walk away, surprising how that can work, finance however is a whole different ball game.
K

Thanks for taking time to give me the information, all so confusing,have got someone from DWP coming to see me. Take care.

 

[Spottydog1]

Just to let you know that under 117 aftercare, the recipient is still able to receive their state pension if that puts your mind at rest.

 

[Spottydog1]

Thanks for replying, it is a great help. All so confusing. Kind regards