Seashell, I'm very sorry that you are so angry about your Mum's situation; I too cannot understand why your Mum has been in an assessment unit so long. Is she sectioned/DOLS? Is she there as a 'voluntary patient'? My Husband was sectioned 5 times and each time was a positive experience for him. I went out of my way to have a good relationship with Pete's Consultant so I'm sorry that doesn't seem to be the case for you.
As for the noise in the Unit; my Husband was also distressed by noise so I requested that at all times he had 1 to 1 care. The Consultant arranged this for Pete as she was aware of how disturbed it made him. I know that this isn't always possible due to staffing levels but if your Mum is at risk from other patients please ask.
Has your Mum been allocated a SW? If so he/she should be looking for a CH/NH for your Mum; of course, that only applies if she has been deemed fit to leave the Unit. I was told that Pete wouldn't be allowed home but IMO the SW was dragging his feet so I did the leg work. I found the perfect CH for him.
As for the medics having an agenda for keeping your Mum in the unit-I don't think that could be possible. People only have an 'ulterior motive' if there is some benefit to them. Places in these units are as rare as hen's teeth and each place costs the NHS as lot of money.
As you are still concerned about the medication please ask the Ward Manager what benefit the meds are giving your Mum. Voice your concerns in a polite way with no accusations. Perhaps also ask why your Mum is still in the Unit and what they see her immediate future care entails.
I wish you well
As for the noise in the Unit; my Husband was also distressed by noise so I requested that at all times he had 1 to 1 care. The Consultant arranged this for Pete as she was aware of how disturbed it made him. I know that this isn't always possible due to staffing levels but if your Mum is at risk from other patients please ask.
Has your Mum been allocated a SW? If so he/she should be looking for a CH/NH for your Mum; of course, that only applies if she has been deemed fit to leave the Unit. I was told that Pete wouldn't be allowed home but IMO the SW was dragging his feet so I did the leg work. I found the perfect CH for him.
As for the medics having an agenda for keeping your Mum in the unit-I don't think that could be possible. People only have an 'ulterior motive' if there is some benefit to them. Places in these units are as rare as hen's teeth and each place costs the NHS as lot of money.
As you are still concerned about the medication please ask the Ward Manager what benefit the meds are giving your Mum. Voice your concerns in a polite way with no accusations. Perhaps also ask why your Mum is still in the Unit and what they see her immediate future care entails.
I wish you well