There are TWO different types of “Care” available in England & Wales, being either HEALTH care or SOCIAL care, so in respect of care fees, what are your rights? Firstly, if a person’s need for care is primarily health related, then they qualify for free HEALTH care under the NHS, either in their own home …
Care Fees – Devon Will Writer
There are TWO different types of “Care” with relevant care fees available in England & Wales, being either HEALTH care or SOCIAL care. Firstly, if a person’s need for care is primarily health related, then they qualify for free HEALTH care under the NHS, either in their own home or in a residential nursing facility. …
Care Fees Assessment – Devon Will Writer
Legally, if a person’s need for care is primarily health related, then they qualify for free health care under the NHS, either in their own home or in a residential nursing facility. However, if the need for care is primarily convenience based (otherwise known as social needs), then a person will be assessed (means-tested) for …
The New Care Fees “Cap” – Devon Will Writer
HEALTH care is provided free by the NHS, whereas SOCIAL care, which is provided to people without a significant health related need for care, is means-tested for an ability to pay for it. Examples of social rather than health care needs include the general ageing process, poor mobility, and isolation. None of these are primarily …
NHS Care Funding – Know Your Rights!
There is currently a lot of media activity focusing upon “Care” and its funding in the future. However, none of it makes the clear distinction between HEALTH care and SOCIAL care. So what is NHS Care Funding – you need to know your rights. Legally speaking, if a patient’s needs are primarily related to their …
NHS Care Funding – Know your Rights!
Must I pay for my own Residential or In-Home Care if I own Assets? The value of your assets is irrelevant for HEALTH care and is only relevant for SOCIAL care. Legally, all UK citizens ordinarily resident in the UK are entitled to free HEALTH care under the National Health Service (NHS), whether in hospital, at …
A Day in the Life of a Devon Will Writer
My name is Michael Cotterill, and I am a professional Devon Will Writer. What does an average day look like for me? Although no two days are the same, I outline below some common occurrences. Of course, taking client instructions then creating their resulting Wills and Will documentation is part of most days. Most people …
Should the NHS be Paying for my Care?
At TRF, we encounter a worrying number of patients receiving SOCIAL care, when they are entitled to HEALTH care. The result being that their beneficiaries needlessly receive a reduced inheritance after their death. The difference between SOCIAL and HEALTH care is that with social care, if the recipient owns assets of value in excess of …
TRF Wills (TRF) was created by Michael Cotterill in 2005. He is a member of the Society of Will Writers and registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office.