Pension credit vs. nursing care costs

rkh001

This is perhaps not the right place for this thread but...

Does anyone know how much an elderly person in care is allowed to keep for essentials (bath and hair products, slippers, some clothes when needed, etc.) after paying for care from the pension credit of £114.05 per week?

Thnx.

lynzpower

In nursing home settings or cared for at home?

mandyc

I think it is £18 per week if they are in a Care Home.

rkh001

Lynzpower - cared for in a nursing home.
mandyc - I have had figures of £17 and £15 as well that is why I need to know for sure.
Thnx.

mandyc

My friend is an auditor for the Local Authority and as such cheques the books of local authority homes and she know how much they are allowed to keep. I am seeing her tonight so will check with her and post again tomorrow.

My Dad is in a Nursing Home and I am sure his works out at £18 per week.

rkh001

Thanks Mandy. I'd really appreciate that.
:T

rkh001

Found out about this. Mum is allowed £19.60 per week for her essentials. I suppose this is okay as dad buys her bath/shower stuff etc. and she does have a lot of clothes.