If someone has left their home to receive care in a hospital, nursing or residential care home, and there is no reasonable expectation that they will return home, we need supporting evidence.
You can ask the hospital or care home to complete the long term care certificate and upload it with the application.
If you have left your home unoccupied to provide or receive care in someone else’s home, we need evidence to confirm this.
Supporting evidence may include (but is not limited to):
- a GP letter confirming the medical condition, that there is no expectation the person will return home and that the care address has been updated with the GP surgery
- a care benefit award letter for both the carer and the person receiving care (if in payment)
- proof that a care package is in place
- proof you have changed your address (for example with the DWP, your bank, employer, or the NHS)
You may also be asked for:
- proof of Power of Attorney, Guardianship or Third-Party Authorisation
If we need any further evidence, we will contact you.
