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Daughter Wins £127,500 for Mother's Care
22 Oct
Summary
- High Court awarded Bernadette Rogers £127,500 plus interest for unpaid care.
- An informal contract for care existed between mother and daughter.
- The award was based on 850 days of care, not the full 900 claimed.
A British woman, Bernadette Rogers, has successfully claimed £127,500 plus interest from her late mother's estate for years of unpaid care. The High Court upheld her claim, affirming a binding informal contract existed between her and her mother, Ursula Wills, known as Sheila. Rogers had initially sought £135,000 for looking after her mother in her final years.
Sheila Wills moved into her daughter's Bristol home in September 2017, following her husband's death in 2012 and her subsequent decline in health. The agreement, formed around October 2017, stipulated that Sheila wished to pay for her care. Rogers provided continuous care until her mother's death on April 19, 2020, managing her significant health conditions and daily needs.
The court adjusted the award from the initial £135,000 claim to £127,500. This reduction was due to the contractual period being assessed at 850 days, commencing in November 2017, rather than the 900 days for which care was provided. The sum was deemed a reasonable charge for the extensive live-in care, including supervision and personal assistance.
