Hello...my mum who has advanced dementia and other health problems has been denied CHC funding however the DTS was done a week before the DoLS was placed on her meaning she can’t leave the care home she was placed in after a hospital stay. She is a danger to herself and to others. The DoLS won’t br reviewed for a year as she will only get worse. As she is under house arrest so to speak and I can’t take her home to care for her she has no choice but to remain in the care home surely the LA should be funding her in the care home? I am very confused as there are many different section numbers but she was sectioned by a section 12 doctor and it’s a long term section. Has anyone had any experience of this please? Thank you
HI Paula,
If she is still sectioned then she shouldn't be paying for her care - the state should be funding her care. When her section ends and she is on section 117 after care - her medical care should be free too.
However, the state can try some sneaky things to try and wriggle out of paying, so it's worth reading up on it and seeking advice;
https://caretobedifferent.co.uk/who-pay ... ctioned-2/
This is not my area of expertise, others should be along to advise.
Melly1