Thank you that has given me a lot to think about. I have an apt with GP next week to discuss his advice as I feel this was misinterpreted. We are also asking for a new referral to the mental health team as I think their input is now required.
My dad has mixed dementia and has been in a CH for the past 15 months. Recently we were advised by the care home that he would require nursing care due to his challenging behaviour and that we should now apply for NHS continuing health care due to his needs. SS have completed their assessment and put him forward to NHS who will be completing another one this week. Can anyone give me any advise on this? Dad was falling frequently until this week when he has been unable to get out of bed and he is frequently aggressive.
I would think that there should be something in writing. After two weeks it probably makes sense to chase them up.
I called last week and was advised that it can take weeks. Was just wondering if anyone else had this problem and whether there was any guidelines re response time?
On a positive the GP has confirmed that he did not tell the chc team he would prescribe sedation if there was someone qualified to administer and will be providing a letter confirming he will not prescribe in any circumstances due to high risk of falls.
Can't quite believe it but they told us today. We're not quite sure how this will help us find somewhere suitable for Mum but it's one less thing to worry about. Now I just need to find a care home that will take her either in her home are or near us. None have vacancies! Does anyone have any experience of how CHC funding works?Feeling empathy with you all. Unlike many on here the hospital did the DST after Mum had been in 3 weeks. She had 1 sever 2 high and the rest moderate. They didn't explain what it was about but we knew enough to follow it. They said she was borderline. They then did it again after 5 weeks but stopped before they made a recommendation because - & this is the funny part - she wasn't very well that day and they thought they'd better ask a Dr if she needed any medical intervention! The 2nd time mental health were involved as her behaviour is now challenging as well as limited mobility; risk of falls; incontinent; unable to communicate reliably oh & she has a well managed skin complaint as well as a pressure sore. Hopefully today she will be assessed by a care home and they will do DST again soon I'll let you know how I get on with CHC but I am not hopeful. Hubby says we must fight but I just can't bear the hassle.