Getting married while receiving care?

Pawpals_12

My partner is living in a council flat, in receipt of UC. He has a permanent disability and receives 24hr care funded by the NHS. I am a homeowner with some savings but a fairly low-paid job. We have been discussing the possibility of getting married, I know he will probably lose his UC but I am concerned whether he would lose his care provision or if I would be expected to sell my property to pay for his care. If I had to care for him I would have to give up my job which we really cannot afford. We have also considered getting married but living separately, but I don't know if that makes any difference.  It's a complicated situation and I'm struggling to know where to look for answers, any ideas?

elsien

If he is fully health funded it is non-means tested so your marriage and income will not be taken into account. 

If it was a joint package with a local authority, then he would need to complete  a financial assessment (information here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/care/paying-for-care/paying-for-homecare/)

but that  appears not to be relevant as things stand. 

You moving in should not impact on his care provision. No one can force you to be a carer if you don’t want to be.
Information on how health funding works here. 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/nhs-continuing-healthcare/

Cyclamen

As Elsien has said NHS continuing health care is free.  Anything provided by the council is means tested.

Having a partner does not mean they have to automatically become a carer.. I am married and receive funding from my Councils social care department. 

For peace of mind for council funding ..
-  the house you live in would not be counted as income for 'care at home' it only comes into consideration for residential/ care homes.