My terminally I'll father needs 24 hour care. We want him to move in with us but our house is too small (2 children, 2 bed house) We are both with housing association new charter, is there any way we can get the ball rolling as we need this to be able to care and comfort our Father the best way possible.

Very sorry to hear of your Father's poor health

I think you are going to be hard pushed here, it is likely that the Housing Association will look at the time your Father has left - if as I am assuming you are looking to move to a larger property to have your Father move in with you so you can care for him !

Does your father have a Social Care Plan in place ? Would they be able to speak to the Housing Association on your behalf, do you think ?

While I am not a specialist on this... This should help;

http://www.newcharterhomes.co.uk/find-home/how-apply

Step 2 - Applying and 'bands'

 

If you are eligible to apply for a home with us, you will then be able to complete our online application form. We will use the information on this form to place your application in a “band” depending on your housing needs.

 

Gold

Overcrowded by two or more bedrooms

Former armed services personnel

 

Silver

Fitness and mental health need

Overcrowded by one bedroom

Private tenants or residents in unsuitable or insecure accommodation (includes residents in temporary/supported housing)

Lodging with family, friends or private arrangements

 

Bronze

Tenants of another Registered Provider (RP) needing to move for caring arrangements (in receipt of carers allowance)

People in tied accommodation

Under-occupying tenant of social housing belonging to another Registered Provider

Hi Ragnbone

I am sorry to hear your news.

Where is your Father staying at present? (Are they a Tenant or own there own property?)

To be moved by your HA it would have to be through Medical Needs (if your Father isn't a Tenant it may be more difficult) as citizenB has pointed out in post#2.

It is going to take you getting as much medical evidence letters of those looking after your Father, remember they would need to put in the letter the specific medical reason for requesting such a move, size property needs to be, whether ground floor bedroom needed etc. (letter to HA are always better from Hospital Consultants as they hold more weight, Occupational therapy, Social Work etc).

Get as much medical backing in writing as possible, also ask your HA for the Medical Assessment form for moving property.

Hi Ragnbone

Just thought I would pop in to see how you doing.

How is your fathers mental health?

i did see this and i thought i would comment . please dont take this the wrong way . Are you sure you having your father move in with you in in his and yours best interests . i have been there it does put a enormous strain in the family . all i am saying are you sure he would not be better in a home where he could get the care he requires and you could visit. Apologies if this came over wrong its just i have been though your situation

I have first hand experience dealing with mental health.

the last thing your farther will want is to put pressure on his grand kids or kids.

Putting alot of anxiety and stress on the family ill be part of a housing associations ethics responsibility.

Your initial request was for him to move in you and your family. but I agree postnm.

Its often hard to see poor mental help in people and those that have it learn to disguise it well.

Sharing a few thoughts

bankers4me