Hi,
Looking for advice on the following. Am currently in process of applying for nursing home care for my dad (needs 24hr care due to dementia).
Father is receipt of state pension and a small private pension from 35 yrs in a private company. Mother is still in family home and in receipt of state pension also. I understand my dad has to contribute 80 per cent of income towards his care under the fair deal scheme. My question relates to his private pension; has my mother any claim on this income or is it all subject to 80 per cent? If the situation was reversed and mam was going to care then they wouldn't lose any of the private pension which seems very unfair.
Thanks for your help.
Looking for advice on the following. Am currently in process of applying for nursing home care for my dad (needs 24hr care due to dementia).
Father is receipt of state pension and a small private pension from 35 yrs in a private company. Mother is still in family home and in receipt of state pension also. I understand my dad has to contribute 80 per cent of income towards his care under the fair deal scheme. My question relates to his private pension; has my mother any claim on this income or is it all subject to 80 per cent? If the situation was reversed and mam was going to care then they wouldn't lose any of the private pension which seems very unfair.
Thanks for your help.