Benefits when going into a care home

my elderly dad is approaching being put into a care hoem and I was wondering how the Benefit system works regarding such and how much saving he is allowed to have before it being taken from him for his care/welfare ?

I think this depends on whether your father will be self-funding or whether the state will be funding the care home.

lulu wrote:

my elderly dad is approaching being put into a care hoem and I was wondering how the Benefit system works regarding such and how much saving he is allowed to have before it being taken from him for his care/welfare ?

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My mum went into care home in sept last year. DLA is stopped 28 days after the move date. She has no savings or capital. My mum has to have £23.50 a week left for herself. She uses this to pay the hairdresser and the chiropodist. If your dad has savings or property this may be different for him.