Hi everyone,
In my previous thread i explained mum had, had a bad UTI for two weeks at home. Knocked her back a bit and her walking was limited, could load bare but legs engaging to move was a struggle. Nurses and pyhisio from Virtual Ward suggested a short stay in a local Care Home to assess her needs re mobility etc. Was told a 5-7 day stay would suffice, i agreed as you do. Gets down to the Care Home and a carer says 4-6 weeks is the norm, what 5 days to 4-6 weeks is a big difference for a my mum whos 82 to be away from her family. Her last stay in Hospital for 4 weeks back in June for "assessment" set her back maasively not helped by a fall, lost glasses etc.
Mum went in last Wednesday and i,ve been down everyday, to see your mum crying, looking fearful and sat with a lifting sling in a wheel chair choked me
and i,m thinking what have i agreed to here! Took legal advice re her stay and my position and told staff on Friday she would be leaving on Saturday, word got to the Manageress and she came to see me in mums room. She understood my position but said she would contact mums previous Social Worker on Monday so told me wait till then. Mum was being hoisted everywhere by instruction to the home. She agreed mum should not being hoisted because she can load bare and Physio should have been the first port of call. She said mum would become chair bound at best with the current regime and more likely never ever walk again. Was fuming inside.
On Friday morning a Socail Worker rung me to introduce herself and in her best "patronising" voice informed me who she was and informed me mum was also subject to a "Safeguard Order" due to our lifting technique, the same used by Paramedics nationwide, gobsmacked!!!
Told her legal advice had been sought and mum would be coming home subject to approval from the Home manager. Also suggested she put a suitable Care Package in place before Christmas and would i not continue to watch a 82 woman being inappropiatly handled and her further mobility being put at risk. Gave her my Solicitors details and put the phone down.
Will give the Manageress time on Monday,as i said i would to contact mums old SW and get things moving. Shocking treatment and as left a very bitter taste in my mouth.
Sorry for the essay !
Regards
Paul
In my previous thread i explained mum had, had a bad UTI for two weeks at home. Knocked her back a bit and her walking was limited, could load bare but legs engaging to move was a struggle. Nurses and pyhisio from Virtual Ward suggested a short stay in a local Care Home to assess her needs re mobility etc. Was told a 5-7 day stay would suffice, i agreed as you do. Gets down to the Care Home and a carer says 4-6 weeks is the norm, what 5 days to 4-6 weeks is a big difference for a my mum whos 82 to be away from her family. Her last stay in Hospital for 4 weeks back in June for "assessment" set her back maasively not helped by a fall, lost glasses etc.
Mum went in last Wednesday and i,ve been down everyday, to see your mum crying, looking fearful and sat with a lifting sling in a wheel chair choked me
and i,m thinking what have i agreed to here! Took legal advice re her stay and my position and told staff on Friday she would be leaving on Saturday, word got to the Manageress and she came to see me in mums room. She understood my position but said she would contact mums previous Social Worker on Monday so told me wait till then. Mum was being hoisted everywhere by instruction to the home. She agreed mum should not being hoisted because she can load bare and Physio should have been the first port of call. She said mum would become chair bound at best with the current regime and more likely never ever walk again. Was fuming inside.
On Friday morning a Socail Worker rung me to introduce herself and in her best "patronising" voice informed me who she was and informed me mum was also subject to a "Safeguard Order" due to our lifting technique, the same used by Paramedics nationwide, gobsmacked!!!
Told her legal advice had been sought and mum would be coming home subject to approval from the Home manager. Also suggested she put a suitable Care Package in place before Christmas and would i not continue to watch a 82 woman being inappropiatly handled and her further mobility being put at risk. Gave her my Solicitors details and put the phone down.
Will give the Manageress time on Monday,as i said i would to contact mums old SW and get things moving. Shocking treatment and as left a very bitter taste in my mouth.
Sorry for the essay !
Regards
Paul
