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Local Councils snaffling medical negligence awards

Council refusing services to medical negligence award recipients
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Not sure how much help I can be as I assume you are talking about adult services. I am still under paediatric with a DP package split between SS and Health. Health refused initially - 'double recovery' but like you found care needs had increased beyond the intial capacity of the award. I pursued it and got hold of their 'assessment' document which clearly indicated an entitlement. Certainly in paeds, finances are not relevant and I refused to give information regarding my sons award. It took 18mths and the help of our original solicitor but I got there.
I have heard of adults being refused any assistance on the grounds of private funds. I've also heard that money in CFO is regarded as exempt.
I can only recommend a chat with a specialist solicitor and can recommend Kingsley Napley as a starting point.