Respite to permanent care

[jackdog35]

I’ve now found out that as my mum hasn’t got one year of her own funds, she’ll have to be a self funding respite resident for about two months and then we get a SS financial and needs assessment so she can be funded by LA. Both care homes require at least one year of evidence of self funding if you want to be permanent. I seem to have spent all day either filling out forms or on the phone, they don’t make it easy.

 

[SAP]

It is so unfair that you are having to jump through so many hoops and that carers in general are not given enough guidance and support through this. Just wanted to say that I hope this is resolving soon for you and your mum.

 

[jackdog35]

It is so unfair that you are having to jump through so many hoops and that carers in general are not given enough guidance and support through this. Just wanted to say that I hope this is resolving soon for you and your mum.

Thanks I really hope so, just want her it of hospital and settled

 

[northumbrian_k]

That just sounds like a bit of petty bureaucracy @jackdog35 Whether it is called respite or residence (there's no real practical difference) it seems that your mum will be accepted as a self-funder for a short period after which Local Authority funding will commence. Despite the frustration and form filling, it seems like a positive step towards getting her the care that she needs.

 

[jackdog35]

That just sounds like a bit of petty bureaucracy @jackdog35 Whether it is called respite or residence (there's no real practical difference) it seems that your mum will be accepted as a self-funder for a short period after which Local Authority funding will commence. Despite the frustration and form filling, it seems like a positive step towards getting her the care that she needs.

Yes let’s hope so thanks