Transitioning To Self Funding Care

Summary

When transitioning from social funded to self-funding care in England, inform the social worker and care home manager about the funding change. Ensure you have the financial resources to cover care home fees and review the care home contract thoroughly. Evaluate the quality of care provided to ensure it meets your mums needs. Involving the social worker is typically not required for self-funding, giving you more autonomy in care decisions. The care home manager may have contacted social services to ensure protocols were followed.

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Hello, mum is curredntly residing in a care home and is being funded by social care, but she will be self-funding once I can administer my late father's estate. The carehome manager got angry with me because I arranged for an assessment for mum by another care home, does she have the right to get angry with me?
Hi ****! The care home manager may have personal feelings about the situation, but legally, you have the right to seek the best care for your mum. Here are some points:
- You are entitled to seek assessments from other care homes.
- Your mum's care should not be compromised due to funding changes.
- The manager's anger should not influence your decisions.
Is there any specific legal action you are considering?
She called Adult socail care and apparently I'm not allowed to arrange assessments without the social workers say so. Is this correct?
In England, when an individual is funded by social care, there are certain protocols you need to follow, including involving the social worker in decisions related to care assessments. Here are some key points:
- Social workers coordinate assessments for individuals funded by social care.
- You can seek other options, but it should be done in collaboration with the social worker to ensure continuity of care and funding compliance.
Is there any further assistance you need with this situation?
Mum will be self funding, does the social worker still need to be invled?
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Hi ****! If your mum will be self-funding, the involvement of a social worker is typically not required for arranging assessments or making care decisions. You should have more autonomy in choosing and arranging care.
Do you need more information on self-funding care processes or any other related matters?
yes please
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Hi ****! Here are some details on self-funding care processes:
- Financial Assessment: Ensure you understand the care home fees and the financial impact on your mum's estate.
- Contract Review: Carefully review the contract with the care home.
- Care Quality: Assess the quality of care provided by the new care home.
Do you have any specific questions about these processes?
Why did the care home manager call social services then, as I had arranged the appointment was all okay with one of her seniors
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The care home manager may have called social services to ensure that all protocols and guidelines were followed, especially since your mum was previously funded by social care. They might have wanted to ensure transparency and proper procedure.
Do you need assistance with any specific aspect of transitioning to self-funding care?
Yes please, how do I transition from social funded care to self funding care, as I don't want to upset the care home manager even more.
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To transition from social funded care to self-funding care, follow these steps:
- Inform the social worker and care home manager about the change in funding.
- Understand the care home fees and ensure the funds are available.
- Review the contract with the care home.
- Assess the quality of care provided by the new care home.
Would you like more details on any of these steps?
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To transition from social funded care to self-funding care in England:
*. Inform Social Worker and Care Home Manager: Notify them of the funding change.
*. Understand Fees: Ensure you have the financial resources to cover care home fees.
*. Review Contract: Go over the care home contract thoroughly.
*. Assess Quality of Care: Evaluate the care provided to ensure it meets your mum's needs.
Would you like more details on any specific step?