My step father has vascular dementia, and was admitted to hospital last night complaining of pain in his wrist. They have diagnosed possible hairline fractures and put it in a cast. He is still on the Medical Assessment Unit 24hrs later and the doctors have told my mum that it is clear that he needs full time care. They have already been assessed some weeks back and as I understand they would take all of his state pension and half of his personal pension. Although my mum works part time as well as being his carer as the disease has drastically progressed, unless she can get extra hours at work (overtime, obviously not guaranteed), she cannot afford to get him in to full time care. Until yesterday, at least he could help himself to a degree, but the wrist problem left him chair bound and my mum can't move him by herself. Obviously she can't sell the house to pay for his care as she needs a roof over her head (besides which they only moved 6 months ago to downsize!).
Does anyone know if these assessments and there findings/decision are final, or is there some way of appealing? If he is discharged from hospital, is he entitled to go in to rehabilitation if he is unable to move around by himself?
I hope that there are people reading this that have experienced similar situations as I would be so grateful for any advice.
Thank you.
Nic
Does anyone know if these assessments and there findings/decision are final, or is there some way of appealing? If he is discharged from hospital, is he entitled to go in to rehabilitation if he is unable to move around by himself?
I hope that there are people reading this that have experienced similar situations as I would be so grateful for any advice.
Thank you.
Nic