How do I get my dad an emergency council transfer PLEASE can someone help

[Lailaland8]

Hello,

Our elderly father has become shockingly unable to do any basic tasks for himself.

He lives an hour and a half away from all of us (he’s children) always has done since breaking up with our mum 30 years ago.

He lives in an elderly complex with bungalows. He’s 81 and is really struggling to walk. He basically shimmy’s along and can’t cook clean Or do any basic tasks himself anymore. He’s been trying to cover it for a long time but it has become very scary and upsetting to see. He’s bungalow is extremely dirty. He can’t wash properly or walk hardly at all. He’s been slowly declining, but I saw him for the first time in 8 weeks and I couldn’t believe how bad it’s become.

He has now openly admitted how bad he’s struggling and needs our help (first time ever, I don’t think he ever wanted too before)

can anyone talk me through the quickest way I could potentially get him closer to us all ? He is already under the council. So we can help him and do all he’s basic chores, cook and clean and shopping etc for him. He doesn’t have anyone Where he lives but a few friends that are elderly too. Does anyone know the timeline usually ? I have seen there is an option which they can do it under an ‘emergency’ but I’m not sure if this qualifies ?

It’s heartbreaking and we just want him near us. He’s never wanted to move but has finally accepted it’s for the best so we can all be easily accessible and see him as much as we can.

thanks for your help

He will need a social services assessment firstly,
Social housing is in such a state that he would need a social services assessment and possibly an occupational assessment also

He would need to apply to the council that covers your area and get a social services/occupational therapy report to help his application.

Your first priority is to get your dad some support now. Ask social services for a care needs assessment. They will help get carers in to help with day to day tasks and also do an OT assessment. You can look at your local housing association and apply on your dad's behalf. The wait for a move depends on the demand in your area. Family will give him a local link and he can apply for over 55 accommodation which has more availability usually.

Also suggest you start to arrange power of attorney so you can speak on his behalf. Apply for attendance allowance and ensure his affairs are being maintained. Bills paid etc.

You may find that he is assessed as not able to live independently so won't get a transfer. Sheltered blocks are for independent living, just with the assurance of pull cords, sometimes a scheme manager and some shared spaces.

Social service assessment and I would say he will be deemed unable to live independently. This might help https://england.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/legal/housing_options/housing_options_for_people_with_care_and_support_needs/care_and_support_for_older_people#title-0

Is it a council funded bungalow, does he rent or own it. Like pp say he needs an adult social services assessment, he may be better in extra care housing so you could look at schemes near you. Meanwhile the social services safeguarding team might help if he is at serious risk of harm, he should see his gp and therapists. In the meantime can he or you arrange a cleaner, food deliveries, mobility aids, setting up power of attorney or 3rd party access to his bank to help with paying bills.

Just to say that when my Father urgently needed Power of Attorney we went through a solicitor and after assessing Dad he gave us one immediately whilst we were applying for Lasting POA. LPOA are taking months to approve. This was 5 years ago so please forgive me if this is no longer possible.

Although it was just one page I had no issue with using it until the full one came through.