Hello, I am new to this forum and seeking advice on when and if Social Services can assume the role of Deputyship when a dispute arises between siblings. Mum has Vascular Dementia and has been looked after at home for years, by a combination carers and my Sister. Mother owns her own house, but there is no PoA in place. Mum recently had a fall and was moved into a Care Home while her case was assessed by Social Services. It has been clear to me for sometime that she really needs full time care in a Care Home. Social Services have concluded the same thing and the report I have received from them makes this clear.
Now, my Sister is adamant that her Mum should return home. She made a promise to her Mother that she will not go into Care. However, another motive is to avoid the loss of the house, as this will be sold to pay the care home bills.
I think we have come to the end of the road regarding Caring for her at home, so I find myself on the side of Social Services, but in dispute with my Sister.
My question is, how will Social Services react to such a dispute? Is it in their remit to take on the Deputyship role themselves, appoint a Solicitor, sell the house and organise Care for Mother?
I am sort of hoping Sister will see reason in the end and that we can resolve situation ourselves, but I am doubtful.
Thankyou
Jethro
Now, my Sister is adamant that her Mum should return home. She made a promise to her Mother that she will not go into Care. However, another motive is to avoid the loss of the house, as this will be sold to pay the care home bills.
I think we have come to the end of the road regarding Caring for her at home, so I find myself on the side of Social Services, but in dispute with my Sister.
My question is, how will Social Services react to such a dispute? Is it in their remit to take on the Deputyship role themselves, appoint a Solicitor, sell the house and organise Care for Mother?
I am sort of hoping Sister will see reason in the end and that we can resolve situation ourselves, but I am doubtful.
Thankyou
Jethro