Mum is in her 90s, lives in her own home in the midlands. She is not in the best of health and the care package she has (carers in 4 times a day) may not soon be enough to ensure she is safe (in terms of her health condition).
She is very well supported by the children who live near her - unfortunately I and another sibling live too far away to be of help day to day.
However - and here's the problem - one of my siblings children is staying in mum's house - this person has mental health issues, is unable to find accommodation (according to their parent), and takes drugs (not in my mum's presence, though, I think). There is no rent changing hands.
My mum's attitude to this person is, I think tolerant. She has not asked that they leave, and I am pretty certain that mum feels quite safe with this person being in the house. Even though this person has had anger management issues in the past.
I understand (but this may be 3rd hand, so it is difficult finding out who said what to whom) that this person has said that if mum goes into care they will be able to stay in the house and it will not be able to be sold.
Is there anyone that can advise as to the grandchild's right with regard to staying in mum's house when (or if) mum has to go into a care home.