Council are asking for a care plan for my mum in order to give me extra bidding point

Jadek14

Hi everyone

I hope someone is able to help me. I have been caring for my mum as a paid career since 2nd May 2015.

I have two small children and am currently on the housing list to move to a bigger property. I recently found out that my local council allocate extra housing points if you want to move to an area where you provide care or support for someone else. I am supposed to hand in evidence to show this

Last week I wrote a letter asking to be awarded the extra points and I sent in a copy of my recent DWP letter that states I get paid £62.10 per week for being a career since May 2nd 2015

The council have responded by asking me to provide the care plan for my mother with an address to send it too

That's literally all the letter says. I don't fully understand what they are asking. I do not work in a nursing home so there are no detailed files on how I provide care no diary of daily routines as such. Does anyone know extactly what I am to provide?

Perhaps they just want me to write a detailed description of how and when I provide care to her?

Thank you for reading

elsien

Is there a social worker involved, or has your mum ever had any sort of care needs assessment? That's what they'll be expecting. If you don't have anything, phone them and ask what they'll accept instead.

Jadek14

She doesn't have a social worker certainly Not that I'm aware of. I have cared for her for many years but 18 months ago I went made a claim for careers allowance. No body has ever been in touch with either of us other then the letters of entitlement and yearly updates. I know she receives the server disability premium and high rate motobility allowence.

glentoran99

heres a sample one, doesn't have to be that detailed

Jadek14

Sorry for the spelling errors ��

Jadek14

Do I just make this myself or should I have an official make one for her with me?

glentoran99

Just make it yourself, they just want something to file away that you are actually caring for her

G_M

If your mum's needs are such that she needs a carer, should she not in any case be assessed by Social Services?

I'd be contacting them.

Jadek14

She has to attend an assement interview every two years where they make a decision wether or not to continue paying her the severe disability premium and the other benefits she get for ill health.

She just had her latest a assement in June 2016. That's the 3rd one she's had in just over 6 years.

I always accompany her but they take in the interview room alone and brig her back to me. That's the only jnteraction we have anyone.

The reason for her receiving severe disability premium is because they deem that her needs are serious enough for her to pay an outside career to come and look after her

Jadek14

Thank you, il have to find some sample plans and get something sorted out. It would be a lot easier to care for her if I lived closer to her. Fingers crossed

elsien

Jadek14 wrote: »

She has to attend an assement interview every two years where they make a decision wether or not to continue paying her the severe disability premium and the other benefits she get for ill health.

She just had her latest a assement in June 2016. That's the 3rd one she's had in just over 6 years.

I always accompany her but they take in the interview room alone and brig her back to me. That's the only jnteraction we have anyone.

The reason for her receiving severe disability premium is because they deem that her needs are serious enough for her to pay an outside career to come and look after her

That's for the DWP for financial reasons which is different to a local authority needs assessment which is about your mum's practical support needs.
Should your mother and you wish, you are entitled to a Care act assessment, her for her needs and you to ensure your needs as a carer are being met. This may or may not entitle you to extra services, depending in the severity of the need, funding, household income and services available in your area, etc.
They can also signpost to other services that you might not be aware of.
More information can be found on your council website, but this gives the gist.


http://www.carersuk.org/files/section/4630/factsheet-e1029--assessments-and-the-care-act-after-april-2015.pdf