My son is moving to supported living. I don’t know where to start. Help!

[Lozzak21]

My son is nearly 19 and funding has been approved for him to move into a shared house with other young adults with additional needs.

I know I need to sort out legal power of attorney. I also need to open a bank account. Any tips welcome ???

Thanks in advance.

[Jofisher]

If your son has capacity then it’s an LPA if not it’s a deputyship you will need to apply for. You need to do the property and finance first and then you can apply for the health and well-being deputyship. I don’t know much about supported living try calling the Mencap helpline for advice. The deputyship forms are a bit of a challenge but they’re doable.

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello Lozzak21

What wonderful news about your son's new home. Moving out is always a big deal when there are so many practical things to sort out.

Here are a few ideas:

> here is a similar conversation on here that might include some useful information -

healthunlocked.com/mencap/p...

> here is a guide to LPAs - mencap.org.uk/sites/default... We also have some new guidance due out very soon. I will post that on here as soon as it is available.

Managing someone else's money can seen a bit daunting, but Citizen's Advice have lots are really good advice on here -citizensadvice.org.uk/famil...

I hope this helps a little.

Thanks

Sarah

[sl20]

HiMy son moved into supported living 5 months ago he has a LD and ASD. I don't have power of attorney or deputyship for him but we manage very well with him having his own bank account which i manage for him with a third party mandate which gives me as much access to his account as he has. You can ask the bank to do this when you open the account and is free. You could also open a joint account with your son if that seems easier for you. You need appointeeship so that you can manage his benefits on his behalf. We may go down the legal route in the future regarding LPA etc but up to now (my son is 26) we haven't found the need for it. As far as his gp is concerned i just wrote a letter saying that due to his LD Ryan gives me permission for staff to speak to me on his behalf and got him to sign the letter.

I hope your son enjoys living in his new home. Good luck.

[Lozzak21 in reply to sl20]

Thanks very much for your reply, really helpful xx