Court of Protection Deputyships Q re "Property and affairs" vs "Health and Welfare"

[SmilingHappyBeaver]

I have a Property and Affairs deputyship for my Grandfather, after my mother (who was the previous POA) died. She (my mother) had a sister (my Aunt), who my Grandfather did not appoint as a POA. My Aunt now wants to move my GF to a cheaper nursing home to safeguard her inheritance (she has been open about this), however I have been advised by my Grandfather's GP that any move will cause him distress (he has end stage dementia).

Can anyone tell me whether the P&A deputyship gives me authority to stop a move to a new care home which is not in his best interests, or do I also need to apply for a Health and Welfare deputyship?

Thanks...

Sorry I am out of date on these issues as not done POA since the changes that took place a couple of years ago, but have you looked on the Public Guardian website? There may be info on there, or a helpline number.

www.publicguardian.gov.uk

No it doesn't give you the authority, but unless your Aunt is willing to meet the costs of the new home, you could refuse to pay the fees if your Grandpa is self funding, as you have the authority on the money. Who holds the purse strings wins.

Download the forms and get the Welfare one asap., but as your gramps has dementia you will need to see if it has to be referred to the court. The OPG website is clear on what happens in these cases, and they are very helpful if you need to talk to them and will advise you.