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forestfan2024
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22 hours ago

Early contract end due to Dementia

Hello.

My mum had early signs of dementia so i set up  virgin media broadband/ wifi in her home for a ring doorbell , internal camera , amazon alexa camera etc.

I started the contract 2 months ago in my name as she was unable to do this task due to the dementia, it's a 18 month contract.

Last week she was admitted to a local care home .

So, the virgin media is not now needed as her house has to be sold to pay for said care home.

I have contacted Virgin media from my local 02 shop and because i took out the contract in my name they will not end the contract early without me paying a £350+ fee .

I have explained the situation , telling them i also have POA for my mum but it all falls on deaf ears.

Has anyone any advice  how to sort this issue or had the same situation?.

Cheers

2 Replies

  • jpeg1's avatar
    jpeg1
    Alessandro Volta
    21 hours ago

    VM are not known for sympathy where money is concerned. The only way I can see out of this would be to move the contract to another address. Do you already have VM at your own house? 

  • John_GS's avatar
    John_GS
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    18 hours ago

    Hi forestfan2024 

    Thanks for posting and welcome to the community. Sorry to hear of your Mum's personal issue.

    I'll send you a PM now to assist further.