RAF veteran forced out of care home when savings ran out after Merton Council failings

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RAF veteran forced out of care home when savings ran out after Merton Council failings
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Mr Lambert was moved into a cheaper care home, despite objections by his family about moving during the pandemic

A WWII veteran with dementia was forced to leave his nursing home during the pandemic after the council failed to part-fund his treatment.

In early 2020, Ms Lambert filled in forms so the council could assess contributions. It was expected he would drop below the £23,250 threshold in May. Ms Lambert was appalled by Merton Council's reaction, especially as her father was frail and could not walk, describing the eviction notice as "one of the worst days of our lives"."Who never owed a penny in his life and did charity work until he was 90, and was never in debt,"An advocate provided by the RAF Benevolent Fund supported the family in their dispute with the council.

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