I don’t think anyone can force you to do anything, but it appears the ward of court committee can apply without anyone’s permission.
Why would you not want your mother in the Fair Deal Scheme ?
Where a person is unable to make the application themselves, a specified person may apply on their behalf. Note the people listed at A-C have priority over those listed at D-H.
A specified person is:
A. If you are a ward of court, your Committee
B. A person appointed under a valid, registered enduring power of attorney who is not restricted from applying for the scheme
C. A Care Representative appointed under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009
D. Your spouse or partner,
E. A relative of yours who is 18 years of age or over
F. A ‘next friend’ appointed by a court
G. Your legal representative, or
H. A registered medical practitioner, nurse or social worker.
The people listed at A-C have first priority over those listed at D-H. This means that they have the right to act as a specified person ahead of the other categories. However, the people listed at A-C may consent in writing to a person with lesser priority acting as the specified person.
Where a person has reduced ability to make decisions and wishes to apply for the Nursing Home Loan, only the people listed at A-C above may make the application.
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