Keeping a live-in care package

Jared had Alzheimer's and was living well in his own home with a live-in carer, who was supporting him and his wife. When his wife died, their social worker insisted that he had to move into the cheapest care home.  

His son contacted our advice service for support. Our adviser recommended he request a reassessment of Jared’s care needs. They also advised that any decision to move his dad would have to be made using the Best Interest process under the Mental Capacity Act, which involves consulting the individual and their representatives. Any decision made must be the least restrictive option. They also made him aware that the local authority cannot place arbitrary limits on funding. 

In Jared's son’s meeting with social services, he was able to articulate clearly how their actions failed to meet the standards set by The Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act, and were not in his father's best interests. Social services apologised and agreed to maintain the live-in care package his father had in place. 

Jared sadly later passed away, but until then he was able to get the care that met his needs and preferences, and was able to stay in his own home, as he’d wished to. 

Jared’s sons very kindly chose Care Rights UK as the recipient for donations at his funeral. 

They said: 

“My brother and I are profoundly grateful to you, as your support allowed us to give him the best level of care to the end. 

The modest donations that we hope to receive will be a small token compared to how truly grateful my brother and I are for the difference you have made.” 

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