Anyone out there familiar with the proposed Fair Deal for Nursing Home care package the Dept. of Health plan to bring from January 1st, 2008? According to Citizens Advise, from where you can find a document detailing the scheme, it is awaiting legislation before it comes into force. The Dept. of Health are currently denying its implementation will be delayed.
As it reads it looks to live up to title as being a fair deal. Without going into too much specifics basically a maximum of 15% of the person's (i.e. in care) estate, where one exists, will go towards the cost of care plus 80% of their disposable income.
I would appreciate any feedback from those who have some knowledge on the proposed system - is it likely to go through as scheduled, is there a likelihood that it won't go through at all etc.
As it reads it looks to live up to title as being a fair deal. Without going into too much specifics basically a maximum of 15% of the person's (i.e. in care) estate, where one exists, will go towards the cost of care plus 80% of their disposable income.
I would appreciate any feedback from those who have some knowledge on the proposed system - is it likely to go through as scheduled, is there a likelihood that it won't go through at all etc.