Carer for elderly parent

[PurpleDaisy2114]

Hi, just wondered if anyone has much idea.
DM and Dad are separated. She lives in what was family home, no mortgage left.
Dad lives in his Mums property and has been caring for her for several years as she has Dementia. Recently she has been in hospital and is 95. Apart from the worry of looking after her and her being ok my Fad is worried her needs may mean she needs to go in a home.
He is worried the house will be sold to pay for care and he will be homeless.
Previously his Mum had said she agreed to him staying there but nothing formal documented. He is going to try and get this done but of course now it could be argued she is not of sound mind?
There are also 3 other siblings involved but they live away and have not been involved in her care.
Will he made homeless??

How old is he, I think if over 60 they (social services from local authority) can't make him homeless, but they would put a charging order on the house to get their money back when it's sold.

He is 70

@CrotchetyQuaver

How old is he, I think if over 60 they (social services from local authority) can't make him homeless, but they would put a charging order on the house to get their money back when it's sold.

I believe this is correct but you need to check it out

Why didn't he get this sorted years ago?

The value of the house cannot be taken into account if a relative aged over 60 lives in it. Full details here

www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/care/paying-for-care/paying-for-a-care-home/do-i-have-to-sell-my-home-to-pay-for-care/

My parents seem to like to live in their little bubble, hoping life will just tuck along and stay the same. They haven't divorced, sold the family home etc. Thanks for the advice.