Can't bring myself to post all the details here. But are you all aware that the government take ALL your money off you when you go into a home?
My Gran had £51k profit from the sale of her house. She also had her state pension, her NHS pension (she was a Nurse) and my Grandpa's work pension. Within 3 yrs of her being in a Nursing home they have taken ALL of her money and are now taking ALL 3 Pensions from her. Leaving her with £17.50 per week. Of that they take off £4 per week for some girl to come and do her hair!!!! WTF??
She smokes.... no way she can give up now, she's 83 and has advanced Parkinsons. She can't even afford her cigarettes now. She can't buy any of her 2 children, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandhchildren birthday or christmas presents.
She worked all her days in the NHS. My Grandpa worked until 65 as an Insurance man.
What is she left with now? Nothing. Its a disgrace.
Just wanted you all to know that this happens.
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Taking Money From Pensioners to Care For Them... do you all know what goes on?
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Fangache · 06/10/2005 11:29
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