Deprivation of assets for Social Care Funding assessment

Cyclamen

Hi Elsien yes we agree the system discriminates against age. That infuriates me and scares me for the future.

 Just skimmed that case.. the lady in question seems to be at a stage where a care home might be the best place for her. if she cannot recognise her own home and is confused.. thats a little different to someone with capacity being forced into a care home.

The council in that case repeatedly stated they dont offer live-in care... that is where I and the care act take issue...  ver much doubt theyd get away with saying that to a working age person.  Thankfully people in the online communities i use for social care have live-in carers including a  grandparent age.

If the person in opening post still is able to live a full life at home and has capacity, awareness of where she is.. the fact she has four visits and may need more should not automatically mean she moves to a care home.. the case above states that.  (but in that case the lady seemed to lack awareness, confused and care home may be better)

Jenferdog

HobgoblinBT said:

OP, does mother in law receive attendance allowance?  If she requires 4 care visits per day, it sounds like she needs quite a lot of assistance so may be eligible.

Yes she does sorry for late reply my father in law passed away since the original post and this has slipped to the back of my mind.

Jenferdog

Thank you all for your comments. I havent been able to respond to all because shortly after the post my Father in Law passed away and the whole matter no longer seems relevent.