This is a follow up to my previous thread, last Aug, when I was totally stressed about moving dad to a new care home and wondering about a CHC assessment: https://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/threads/needs-nursing-care-is-it-worth-applying-for-chc.110103/
Well, dad moved in Oct, to a care home that is separated into various care levels, including nursing care. He's living in the Dementia unit (no nursing) at the moment.
I had a call from the home this week to say they had received a letter regarding an appointment for dad's CHC (checklist) assessment. What a surprise! I haven't had a letter yet, not even sure I will get one. We originally asked for an assessment while dad was in his last care home (Aug/Sep) and came across a lot of brick walls, and I'd almost forgotten about it to be honest. He is in a completely different local authority now, so I have no idea how the appointment has come about.
Anyway, I know this has been asked many times, but I'd be really gratefully for one or two tips regarding the meeting. Most important things to prepare for? The meeting takes place in a couple of weeks. I've done some reading, and will do some more... but what was the single most important factor in a successful outcome, in the experience of those who have been through it?
Many, many thanks.
Well, dad moved in Oct, to a care home that is separated into various care levels, including nursing care. He's living in the Dementia unit (no nursing) at the moment.
I had a call from the home this week to say they had received a letter regarding an appointment for dad's CHC (checklist) assessment. What a surprise! I haven't had a letter yet, not even sure I will get one. We originally asked for an assessment while dad was in his last care home (Aug/Sep) and came across a lot of brick walls, and I'd almost forgotten about it to be honest. He is in a completely different local authority now, so I have no idea how the appointment has come about.
Anyway, I know this has been asked many times, but I'd be really gratefully for one or two tips regarding the meeting. Most important things to prepare for? The meeting takes place in a couple of weeks. I've done some reading, and will do some more... but what was the single most important factor in a successful outcome, in the experience of those who have been through it?
Many, many thanks.