This is to do with my brother (not my husband this time). He has been resident in a well known home for disabled people for 18 yrs. - he has been very happy and generally health has been ok. He has deteriorated over the past twelve months and the home now tell me he is on 'nursing care'.
For many years he paid full fees, then this was scaled down when he reached around £18,000 (the level that applied then). Now he contributes his pension and the local Council top up. I have just been asked to sign another agreement which confirms this (the full fee is alarmingly high). (I am POA).
I have been tipped off that I could apply for CCare - BUT will I open a can of worms?? He is so happy there I do not want a situation where he could be moved because of high fees. (His money is his - I am only a minor in his Will, and his two children who never visit are the beneficiaries). It could be a disaster if he was moved just for the sake of a greater benefit of his children. BUT if he is entitled to it, and entitled to stay where he is - then on principle maybe I should go ahead.
Sorry for the ramble - any views would be appreciated.
Thanks Beckyjan
For many years he paid full fees, then this was scaled down when he reached around £18,000 (the level that applied then). Now he contributes his pension and the local Council top up. I have just been asked to sign another agreement which confirms this (the full fee is alarmingly high). (I am POA).
I have been tipped off that I could apply for CCare - BUT will I open a can of worms?? He is so happy there I do not want a situation where he could be moved because of high fees. (His money is his - I am only a minor in his Will, and his two children who never visit are the beneficiaries). It could be a disaster if he was moved just for the sake of a greater benefit of his children. BUT if he is entitled to it, and entitled to stay where he is - then on principle maybe I should go ahead.
Sorry for the ramble - any views would be appreciated.
Thanks Beckyjan