[BMac]

My father is currently in a carehome for respite and will eventually have to live there full time.I am his nominated driver and wondering where we stand with his mobility car when this happens.At the moment we use the car for my mother and myself to visit him and take his personal belongings to him,such as clothes,toiletries etc.We have also used the car to take him out on day trips.Do we have to end the mobility agreement when he goes into full time care or can we carry on using the vehicle for his benefit?

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[Berty]

It may very well affect his benefits, PIP and therefore his motability.

I do know the DWP must be informed if you have a stay in hospital, even for a day l as it does affect your benefits , I would guess being in a carehome is similar situation.

But you must take advice from a benefits advisor, or Citizens Advice. Try your local Maggies centre.

We have a really good advisor at our local Maggies Centre and knows the system inside out.

[Retro89]

From a quick search on Google, going into a carehome won’t effect the mobility part of PIP/DLA.

As long as the car will still be used for the benefit of the disabled person i don’t see a problem, probably best to speak with someone from Motability though.

Car History:
Ford Fiesta
Vauxhall Astra Mk6
Mazda 3
BMW 2 Series Coupe
Mercedes A Class
Vauxhall Astra Mk8 (Lease ended early)
Renault Austral

[Berty]

As suggested get advice from a benefits advisor.

There will be a few people on the Forum who have been at the mercy of DWP decisions through changes in their circumstances. Hope fully they will give some input.

This is one – Going into a carehome.

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Benefit-guides/Care-homes-and-benefits/Benefits-that-stop-being-paid-if-you-live-in-a-car#guide-content

If your care home fees are paid in full or part by the local authority, National Health Service (NHS) or other public funds, payment of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) care component, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) daily living component, Adult Disability Payment (ADP) daily living component or Attendance Allowance (AA) will stop after you have been in a care home for 28 days.

 

It is different if its a Respite Home or Centre, there is a DS1500 form if the recipient is not expected to live beyond a year, and requres a form from a doctor.

 

Anything to do with the DWP, and Benefits is a minefield….seek professional advice.

 

 

 

[Ele]

Just to note

Different DWP rules apply for care homes than nursing homes

As above seek expert advice

• This reply was modified 2 years, 2 months ago by Ele.

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