changes to benefits when going into a nursing home

sweaty_betty

Hi there - I have a quick question I'm hoping someone can answer.

When someone who is disabled and cared for at home then moves into a nursing home, obviously their carer will lose carer's/attendance allowance etc.

Will all other allowances, such as mobility allowance, also be withdrawn? I can understand why it would make sense for this to be the case, but just wanted to check if this is the case.

TIA

clemmatis

Here are the rules for England. Basically, they'll definitely keep Mobility DLA unless they're NHS-financed (NHS, not Social Services). The carer may be able to keep their CA.

But do have a look at this:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone/CareHomes/DG_10031411

sweaty_betty

Thanks - that's really helpful.

Just out of interest, I can understand social services helping with/paying for care homes (if you can't afford it etc) - under what circumstances would the NHS pay?

Thanks again

Torry_Quine

If someone is self-funding they will keep AA or DLA but if council funded then they are no longer entitled as the care is being paid for by other means.

The carer will lose carer's allowance but only the person themself gets AA.

xylophone

sweaty_betty wrote: »

Thanks - that's really helpful.

Just out of interest, I can understand social services helping with/paying for care homes (if you can't afford it etc) - under what circumstances would the NHS pay?

Thanks again

http://www.nhs.uk/CarersDirect/guide/practicalsupport/Pages/NHSContinuingCare.aspx