Hello my uncle suffered a stroke back in May . After rehabilitation he is now back home in his bungalow in north London. He is getting on as well as he can but if we are honest the layout of the bungalow is not perfect for he needs he also has no access to his bathroom due to the layout and his wheelchair can’t access it. Also at present he has one family manager near by for support and she is planning to move away in the new year . The rest of his family including myself are located in Cambridgeshire and after talking to my uncle he wants to move to a new bungalow near us .so he can have access to everything and also we can be there in case he needs us in an emergency. The move would also release funds for him to fund ongoing private treatment . He isn’t receiving any state care or benefit . But I have been told that he may not be allowed to move without there permission . Has anybody been through this or has any advice. In his nephew and I have power of attorney for finance and property . Hope you can help many thanks
Thank you for your reply . I was told social services can stop a move and that we need there permission to move him . I was concerned as having had the stroke can they stop him as he hasn’t got any speech and can’t convey his wishes clearly . But he certainly lets you know what he wants using gestures etc .
I only have power of attourney for finance and property . Not health someone mentioned applying for health deputyship but I really don’t know what to do .
I don’t think social services can stop him if that is what he really wants to do. If he is of sound mind and can clearly convey his intentions to social services himself, then it’s more likely that they may be able to help him with that. At the very least they should be able to set up the hand over of his care to the social services team in your area, one less task for you to sort out. They do have a duty of care for his mental and physical well being, so they will want to see he is up for the move first. And they may even be able to help or advice on types of accommodation such as sheltered housing, help with the setup of his new home for wheelchair accessibility, safety rails etc. You need to learn to use these services to your advantage and not as an adversary.
Thank you for your comments. My concern is that they will seam him not of sound mind as he is no verbal . But be assured he certainly makes his feeling know if does or doesn’t want to do things . I’m guessing I will have to ask them what his status is . Just hope nonissues as the move is what he wants and has set his heart on it . It will really improve his quality and standard of life .as the new property will suit his needs completely.
Can he communicate in other ways, in writing perhaps or even by nodding or shaking his head?
At the end of the day, if social services are already involved with your dad’s care then they are the best people to talk to about this.
You could also call the Stroke Association Helpline 0303 3033 100 at they will be able to give you more informed advice that’s up to date.
You could also try Age UK helpline or Citizens Advice.
@jamescjames just popping by to say hi & welcome to the forum.
I can’t add much to what others have said. I would strongly advise getting advice from someone like Citizens Advice as this type of thing can be very complex especially if your uncle is non vetbal.
Hope you manage to get things sorted.
Best wishes
Ann