To not want carers to have my Mum's bank card?

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TheTwinklyLemur · 11/09/2024 21:41

My Mum has recently had to get carers due to her declining health, both physically and mentally. One of the things they do is to go shopping for her, or which they have asked for her bank card and PIN number. I really don't feel comfortable with this. Can't I just give them cash from her account, which I have access to?

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LittleCharlotte · 26/09/2024 10:59

HoppityBun · 12/09/2024 08:21

The carer of a friends mother stole from her, using her bank card. She was convicted of theft, but a major issue in her trial was whether or not the mother had given permission to the carer to take the money. So no, don’t let her have the card.

I've sent you a PM about this.

LittleCharlotte · 26/09/2024 11:01

eggsandbaconeveryday · 12/09/2024 12:56

Do not hand over the bank card and pin under any circumstances. A former staff member of mine was sent to prison for steal over £30,000 from a vulnerable adult that he supported. I had no idea ! He used to take the card and while getting shopping would also withdraw money. This happened over a period of 6 years so it took a while for anyone to notice. There are other ways for people to shop for your mum.

I've PMed you about this

ftp · 12/12/2024 23:55

Nowadays the card can spend up to £100 without a PIN, so why would the want it, even IF they shopped for her using the card. You might talk to the bank about limiting the spend amount, simply get a pre-pay card with small amount on it.
Or you could shop online for her, so there is no need for them to shop?

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