My wife has Alzheimers and I am worried that she may need to go into care. I was told that she will have to pay, but I now hear that in the case of mental issues this rule does not apply.
This has been in the news lately because people with physical illnesses such as heart disease or cancer qualify for treatment paid for by the NHS, while those suffering from Alzheimers or dementia often require assistance funded by the local authority, which is means tested. If your wife has to go into a care home the local authority may not be able to take the value of your property into account while you are still living there, but currently your wife will be expected to pay while she has more than £23,250 in savings. Ring the Alzheimers Society on 0300 222 1122 or visit their website.