Going into a home - what happens if ...

hamstercheeks_2

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

the 7 year rule relates to Inheritance Tax, NOT the calculations of whether someone has to pay for their care.

i was talking about the house ownership - not tax.
In order for the house not to be taken into consideration then it has to have bn written over at least 7 years ago or more

sloughflint

hamstercheeks wrote: »

i was talking about the house ownership - not tax.
In order for the house not to be taken into consideration then it has to have bn written over at least 7 years ago or more

See here:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=16122861&postcount=13

margaretclare

With the husband very poorly with leukaemia, and his wife finding it difficult to cope, the saddest aspect of all this is his unwillingness to 'allow anyone into the house'. Macmillan nurses have been mentioned - are they included among the 'not allowed into house'?

I am just experiencing how hard it is to do everything, when your partner is seriously ill. DH is at home recuperating, barely mobile, on crutches and I can say from experience - I would have anyone in who could help, anyone at all! It is so hard when it all falls on one person. Even someone bringing you a meal would be a great help.

In our area there is a new system of meals-on-wheels being trialled in conjunction with WRVS, and it looks promising. Have a look: http://www.thetastyfoodcompany.co.uk/

It's so sad, because, with a bit of help, the option of 'going into a home' might never have to arise. Couldn't chipmunk's friend's Mum attempt to persuade the husband to accept help?

sloughflint

margaretclare wrote: »

It's so sad, because, with a bit of help, the option of 'going into a home' might never have to arise. Couldn't chipmunk's friend's Mum attempt to persuade the husband to accept help?

I agree.If the husband could see things from his wife's point of view ( who needs help as a carer),struggling to cope, that could be the way to go.

Taken from another thread, not all of which was relevant:

Mojisola wrote: »

Crossroads provide respite for carers - www.crossroads.org.uk/

For support there should be a local carers group in your area - www.carers.org/

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

SS don't have to be providing any help or support to those being cared for, they can still be asked (and have to carry out) an assessment of the carer's needs. If that identifies that respite is required, then it should be arranged.