I'm not sure why the text disappeared at the end of each line. I'll try again.
This link explains it better
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HealthAndWellBeing /HealthServices/CareHomes/DG_10031523
A relevant section says:
It is against the law to transfer ownership of an asset to another person specifically to avoid paying your care home fees. There is no time limit as to how far back the council can go to find out if you have given away assets to avoid paying care costs. If this is found, the council can treat you as if you still had the asset and you will have to pay for your care accordingly. If the transfer was within six months of you needing care then the council can recover the cost of your care from the person(s) who received the gift. The law states that if you've transferred an asset to another person within the six months before you get a place in a care home, your local council can make you pay your care home fees