Help for my poorly Dad

[HappySquid]

Please can I ask for advice re: my DF - I'm not quite sure where to start to try and get him the help he needs.

He is in very poor health and has quite severe physical limitations. I need to do some research to find out whether he is entitled to any help from Social Services or any extra benefits that could help him pay for household assistance or some adaptations to make his flat easier to use. It would also be helpful to understand more about whether he could be rehoused in a safer building (his current flat is accessed via a staircase which he can no longer navigate safely). He is currently privately renting. I'm in the process of googling but if anyone could suggest any resources I could check or has any general advice I'd really appreciate it.

Some specific questions:

• Are Social Services likely to come and visit him for a home assessment if requested?
• Is the Citizens Advice Bureau still the best place to advise him on benefit and housing entitlements/options?
• Is anyone aware of a directory of charities who work with (for example) elderly people or might provide grants for assistance for people with health issues?

If relevant, I live abroad so I am trying to do everything remotely although there are relatives who would be happy to take him to appointments etc should that be required.

Thank you!

Off the top of my head...

Age UK or CAB for advice
Local social services via the council for a needs assessment
Attendance allowance

As pp said - try age UK for help and advice

Does he have over £23,000 in savings/investments? If he does Social Services won't fund any care, but some adaptations and/or equipment might be provided.

You can refer him to his local authority and request a care needs assessment, there's probably a long wait though. At the same time you can request a care directory which will have a lot of useful contacts for local care providers, sheltered housing and other useful organisations that might be able to help.

If anything becomes more urgent his GP might be a good option for making a faster referral. Some areas have NHS funded schemes to keep people out of hospital which can be a shortcut into getting help.

He should apply for this, it is not means tested

https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance

He can apply to his local council for help with mobility aids & grants.

Thank you so much everyone, that has been a great help. I've pulled together lots of info, including the things you've all suggested here, and now just have to start applying. Really appreciate you taking the time to reply.

Mobility aids and equipment in his home is either via NHS (his gp) or direct to adult social care to get an occupational therapy assessment.
Age UK is the best for this sort of advice

Hi - I used Kinly.org.uk for supporting my mother in law as I couldn't manage the forms. Good luck

Thank you @lazymum99 and @TheCalmOliveViewer , that's super helpful. I'll take a look at Kinly, have never heard of them. And I'll check Age UK as well.