Family Member - Nursing Home - Income/Benefits ??

darren72

A family member of mine is now in long term nursing care. He received the NHS funded nursing care allowance of £156.25/week which is paid directly to the nursing home.

His income is £9,000 per year from state pension and a small personal pension.

Does anyone know if he is entitled to any benefits as his savings are reducing extremely quickly and will soon be in a position where he doesn't have any money to pay.

Can he claim attendance allowance, pension credits or some other benefits ?

Thanks in advance

SandraScarlett

darren72 wrote: »

A family member of mine is now in long term nursing care. He received the NHS funded nursing care allowance of £156.25/week which is paid directly to the nursing home.

His income is £9,000 per year from state pension and a small personal pension.

Does anyone know if he is entitled to any benefits as his savings are reducing extremely quickly and will soon be in a position where he doesn't have any money to pay.

Can he claim attendance allowance, pension credits or some other benefits ?

Thanks in advance

He can definitely claim Attendance Allowance. Often, the Manager of the Home will assist with the form. Hope this helps.

darren72

Thank you. I wasn't sure if you could claim that if you are having your nursing care partially funded.

xylophone

Does anyone know if he is entitled to any benefits as his savings are reducing extremely quickly and will soon be in a position where he doesn't have any money to pay.

http://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/financial-support/help-with-benefits/attendance-allowance

Alice_Holt

darren72 wrote: »

Thank you. I wasn't sure if you could claim that if you are having your nursing care partially funded.

Attendance Allowance can continue to be paid if you are in a nursing home and the only help you get with your fees is an amount called the Registered Nursing Care Contribution from the NHS.