Best options available
#16
Re: Best options available
contact your local age concern folks in your town http://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/local-partners/ & speak to one of their friendly advisers & tell them what you've told us. It is my understanding that your mother will not have to complete the qualifying habitual residence test (six months) to qualify for housing. Sheltered housing with a warden is likely best for her & local councils have these available especially when someone is elder & in need of care.
I do think from her immediate return to the UK she will need to stay with one her children for a short period till a place is found for her.
Other option is a private landlord rental - then she will claim housing allowance (rent paid for)
Give it a try
I do think from her immediate return to the UK she will need to stay with one her children for a short period till a place is found for her.
Other option is a private landlord rental - then she will claim housing allowance (rent paid for)
Give it a try
Last edited by not2old; Oct 7th 2013 at 5:28 pm.
#17
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Re: Best options available
People. I am not looking to shaft the system. My mother and farther both worked all thier lives in the UK untill they retired. They paid tax and all thier stamps. I am just trying now to find out what an old lady who worked all her life is entitled to to make her final years more comfortable. I know it won't be free and my sister and I will both help out as much as we can but neither are super rich and have bills of our own to pay.
- Contact Age Concern to find out what accommodation they can offer.
- Contact private sheltered accommodation places to find out rental costs and whether as a family you could afford to pay the costs.
- Look around for private rental housing.
At the end of the day if she/and the family cannot afford accommodation in the UK for her, it might be better to stay in Ireland. You can always visit her.
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Re: Best options available
People. I am not looking to shaft the system. My mother and farther both worked all thier lives in the UK untill they retired. They paid tax and all thier stamps. I am just trying now to find out what an old lady who worked all her life is entitled to to make her final years more comfortable. I know it won't be free and my sister and I will both help out as much as we can but neither are super rich and have bills of our own to pay.
We have seen other examples on this forum of people trying to palm off their elderly relative on the system and I had a pretty strong knee jerk reaction. Obviously I was wrong about your situation and I apologize for that.
I wonder if you could persuade mum to come for a "visit" and perhaps if all goes well, she settles in and enjoys being around you and her grandchildren, she might not want to leave after all?
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Re: Best options available
'Rude' is subjective isn't it? Your first response was blunt, and got a matching reply!
Possibly. Sensible solution. Not sensibly put.
Yes. Agreed, I did wonder this also. It's a fair question.
Bigead: approach the relevant Council and get on their waiting list. Their application form will allow you to put what extenuating circumstances you feel will enhance her assessment for any priority.
Also approach not for profit social landlords in the applicable area and do the same thing.
Private retirement rentals are more expensive, but she would stand a far greater chance of getting one of these.
Dependent on financial circumstances, you will need to approach the relevant Council for Housing Benefit allowance to assist with that rent as has been said.
The pressure on the 'social' system is so high that unless her circumstances are utterly dire, it is more than likely that the wait will be some time.
Good luck to you.
Larrabee's response was a sensible solution to the problem but, as you say, she does not want to live with her children. Could you all get together and pay rent for her in a small place close to you? I am not sure what benefits she would be entitled to so maybe others here could advise on that.
Bigead: approach the relevant Council and get on their waiting list. Their application form will allow you to put what extenuating circumstances you feel will enhance her assessment for any priority.
Also approach not for profit social landlords in the applicable area and do the same thing.
Private retirement rentals are more expensive, but she would stand a far greater chance of getting one of these.
Dependent on financial circumstances, you will need to approach the relevant Council for Housing Benefit allowance to assist with that rent as has been said.
The pressure on the 'social' system is so high that unless her circumstances are utterly dire, it is more than likely that the wait will be some time.
Good luck to you.
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Re: Best options available
Alternatively, call the Citizens Advice Bureau and explain the situation. They should be able to either answer questions or tell you who to call.
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Re: Best options available
Depends where you are. In some places there is housing available. In others - not much chance. Where I am on my Scottish island, you could get Social Hosuing tomorrow because of population loss. In English cities - more diffikcult. Finding accommodation is the key. Once that is done, she should get housing benefit.
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Re: Best options available
contact your local age concern folks in your town http://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/local-partners/ & speak to one of their friendly advisers & tell them what you've told us. It is my understanding that your mother will not have to complete the qualifying habitual residence test (six months) to qualify for housing. Sheltered housing with a warden is likely best for her & local councils have these available especially when someone is elder & in need of care.
I do think from her immediate return to the UK she will need to stay with one her children for a short period till a place is found for her.
Other option is a private landlord rental - then she will claim housing allowance (rent paid for)
Give it a try
I do think from her immediate return to the UK she will need to stay with one her children for a short period till a place is found for her.
Other option is a private landlord rental - then she will claim housing allowance (rent paid for)
Give it a try