Hi,
As some of you know Dad was moved into a NH almost 4 weeks ago from hospital...as he was bed-blocking and SS said they needed to move asap so he was taken to a NH miles away from us and we have had several issues with where he is.
Today my Sister and I went to look at 2 other NH that are nearer, one that is brand new and is going to assess him later in the week and another that has him on their waiting list. However dad has only been granted the "benchmark bed" figure from SS which I believe is £541 per week and both these homes have said there would be top-up fees.The new ones fees are £650 to £850 per week depending on his needs.
As SS are funding him, what happens if we can not afford these top-up fees but do want him moved from where he is now?
Thank you.
As some of you know Dad was moved into a NH almost 4 weeks ago from hospital...as he was bed-blocking and SS said they needed to move asap so he was taken to a NH miles away from us and we have had several issues with where he is.
Today my Sister and I went to look at 2 other NH that are nearer, one that is brand new and is going to assess him later in the week and another that has him on their waiting list. However dad has only been granted the "benchmark bed" figure from SS which I believe is £541 per week and both these homes have said there would be top-up fees.The new ones fees are £650 to £850 per week depending on his needs.
As SS are funding him, what happens if we can not afford these top-up fees but do want him moved from where he is now?
Thank you.