The first television debate of the 2019 general election saw Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson scrutinise each other’s pledges, while Boris Johnson stated that “no-one should have to sell their house” to pay for social care. But haven’t we heard this before? Social care reform has been promised by both Labour and the Conservatives for […]
Why is ‘Continuing’ Health Care not ‘Continuous’ Health Care?
We take a look at the confusion surrounding CHC and how you can fight for FREE non-means tested funding for your loved one. The team at Steene Law often receive calls from anxious families who have found that a loved one’s care and support needs have suddenly changed. This could either be as a result […]
Lasting Power of Attorney abuse – beware the small print
Find out what happens when the Office of the Public Guardian carries out an inquiry At Steene Law we specialise in matters relating to Lasting Power of Attorney abuse. Often, we receive calls from people who are being accused by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) of overstepping their powers as a Deputy or […]
Continuing Health Care – autumn 2019 Update
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse …. We reveal why it’s getting even tougher to apply for CHC – and what you can do to increase your chances As specialist practitioners in Adult Care Social Law we are frequently asked about the chances of getting Continuing Health Care (CHC). Applying for CHC […]
Is NHS Continuing Health Care always the solution?
Have social services said you need to top-up your relative’s care home fees? Find out why they may be acting unlawfully The number one enquiry we receive, here at Steene Law, is from people who want to know if a relative is eligible for NHS Continuing Health Care. However, during the course of a telephone […]
When is a ‘gift’ not really a gift?
How to ensure you don’t fall foul of LPA rules and are not accused of financial abuse This week we’re going to take a look at the rules which govern the actions of an Attorney or Deputy when looking after the finances of a relative who has lost capacity. The rules on how money can […]
How did two self-styled ‘barrister intermediaries’ prey on the elderly?
Find out how Steene Law helped victims of elder financial abuse Financial abuse can come in many forms. Let me tell you about two cases where the team at Steene Law intervened. Both cases involved cold-callers who introduced themselves as a ‘Barrister Intermediary’. Let us be clear, anyone can wake up one morning and decide […]
Continuing Healthcare – the scandal of how the goal posts were moved
In October 2018, the NHS moved the goal posts – making it more difficult to qualify for free Continuing Health Care (CHC). What used to happen? A landmark judgment in 1999, known as the ‘Coughlan’ case, meant that if a person could show they have something known as a ‘primary health need’, all their care […]
Dementia – Isn’t this just something that old people get?
Dementia has gone from something that was once only spoken about in hushed tones, to a health issue that our new Prime Minister has chosen to publicly speak about within hours of assuming leadership of the country. Most recently, he also took time out to meet with actress and Alzheimer’s sufferer Dame Barbara Windsor who, […]
Continuing Health Care (CHC) is always the question but it’s not always the answer.
Continuing health care (CHC) is a subject that we are asked about more than any other aspect of elderly care. And it’s no wonder, because the sad and desperately unfair alternative is to watch mum or dad’s home being sold and their savings – which they’ve worked hard for all their lives – being swallowed […]