Hi- my mother has dementia . My brother lives in the Family home. My mother is in a care home. She is 100 in July this year. I have no access to the family home . My brother has refused me entry. He claims he has Power of Attorney! This is inconvenient as when I visit my mother I I have to stay in a hotel. I live in London. My mother in West Yorks
Grace + Peace.
Bob
But in any case, what has that to do with where you stay when you go to visit your mother? If you are finding it difficult to stay near her care home, try asking the staff if they have a guest room you could book for a nominal fee - many care homes do, especially those in remote locations, and even if they haven't they might still be able to suggest a good nearby B&B.
You should be able to ascertain whether or not your brother has a registered Enduring or Lasting Power of Attorney through the Office of the Public Guardian. If he has, I am surprised that you were not among the "People To Be Informed" listed on the EPA or LPA documentation - but try the OPG first and see what they say.
What is the history behind your brother's apparent animosity, do you mind my asking?
Kind Regards,
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