Insurance for clothing, furniture and aids in a nursing home

[madeira1328]

Both my parents are now living in (sadly separate) nursing homes and both have hearing aids, glasses, specialist lounge chairs and wheelchairs. I would like to insure these effects but can't get passed home, nursing home or life insurance blurb - anyone know of a companyI thanks in anticipation

[boxtops]

I'd suggest contacting something like Age Concern, they might well be able to help.

[ubasses]

Have you checked that the nursing homes do not have insurance to cover, I was advised not to let Mum keep possessions that would amass to more than £1000 due to insurance limit.

[bednobs]

it is now their home, so i would imagine home contents would cover it.
Endsleigh used to do a a policy for students which was for those who had an individual room in a house - perhaps they would do it?

[treetops1]

Endsleigh is also mentioned in this article..
http://www.dailymail....dents-belongings.html

[hc4361]

Check first with the homes - they may provide insurance for personal effects belonging to the residents.
If they don't, or the cover is inadequate, contact a local insurance broker for advice. I doubt you will be able to do it with an online insurer.
Be sure to take photos of the insured items in situ, and a note of serial numbers where appropriate.
This insurance should not be expensive.

[madeira1328]

Wow thanks this site is brilliant - just joined -
Age Concern is a good idea thanks boxtops, the home say they haven't insurance for
clients possesions. will follow student link tomorrow. ta bednobs