Hi everyone
So we had my Mum's DST Assessment yesterday with 3 people who had never met my Mum - I wasn't at all happy with two of the categories they marked Mum down on, but hey-ho will have to challenge that at an Appeal.
The categories were:
I am completely baffled by their reasoning, they state she doesn't have a primary health need but does need nursing care in a home, which they will pay for. Surely that's some sort of admission that my Mum's needs are above and beyond that which can legally be provided by the local authority? Hence, she should qualify for CHC.
Has anyone had a similar recommendation to this, and if so what was the outcome? Obviously I have to wait for the recommendation from the DST to go to the final panel, but I doubt their final decision will be any different.
Thanks
LC
So we had my Mum's DST Assessment yesterday with 3 people who had never met my Mum - I wasn't at all happy with two of the categories they marked Mum down on, but hey-ho will have to challenge that at an Appeal.
The categories were:
- Mobility/Risk of Falls - they said she was moderate risk despite recovering from a broken hip, a long history of falls (recorded), constant vertigo which makes it hard for her to balance and move around; and being unable to walk unaided confidently and safely with a frame...all that coupled with Osteoporosis too!
- Psychological/Emotional Needs - I stated these should be high, they felt moderate...which I found absolutely unbelievable...of course advanced dementia is going to have a sever impact on an individuals health and well-being.
I am completely baffled by their reasoning, they state she doesn't have a primary health need but does need nursing care in a home, which they will pay for. Surely that's some sort of admission that my Mum's needs are above and beyond that which can legally be provided by the local authority? Hence, she should qualify for CHC.
Has anyone had a similar recommendation to this, and if so what was the outcome? Obviously I have to wait for the recommendation from the DST to go to the final panel, but I doubt their final decision will be any different.
Thanks
LC