Hello
New member here. I live in Australia. My 83 yr old mum lives alone in UK. Refused to move here when my dad died 8 years ago. I think she has dementia. Seemed to be coping ok on own until 3 weeks ago. Driving, shopping, a little social interaction. Supportive neighbours. Got a call from the police today. Mum had reported dad as a missing person. When they called me mum had already realised he was dead, the police called me so I could confirm it and then they got the neighbours to sit with her.
Mum has no family in the UK.
She refuses to leave her house and move into residential aged care.
The police told me that apart from the delusion about my dad she seemed ok did not need an ambulance and they would file a report and a referral would go to her GP and social services.
I am seeking advice as to next stages in terms of getting her support. I don’t know the system in UK.
I guess she has to see her GP but where she lives it appears nigh on impossible to get an appointment.
Any advise please ?
New member here. I live in Australia. My 83 yr old mum lives alone in UK. Refused to move here when my dad died 8 years ago. I think she has dementia. Seemed to be coping ok on own until 3 weeks ago. Driving, shopping, a little social interaction. Supportive neighbours. Got a call from the police today. Mum had reported dad as a missing person. When they called me mum had already realised he was dead, the police called me so I could confirm it and then they got the neighbours to sit with her.
Mum has no family in the UK.
She refuses to leave her house and move into residential aged care.
The police told me that apart from the delusion about my dad she seemed ok did not need an ambulance and they would file a report and a referral would go to her GP and social services.
I am seeking advice as to next stages in terms of getting her support. I don’t know the system in UK.
I guess she has to see her GP but where she lives it appears nigh on impossible to get an appointment.
Any advise please ?