As some of you know I live in England and care for my mum with dementia, my MIL is in Scotland and things are accelerating.
As I understand it personal care in Scotland is free - I might be wrong.
I am unsure what this would cover and how easily and quickly it could be accessed.
It would appear MIL might need some help with taking medication and applying cream to her legs - I think she physically finds it too difficult to apply the cream so doesn't apply it rather than doesn't remember - not sure on medication as to the issue.
I didn't know if these came under personal care, or how easy this is to access - I assume it needs an SS assessment - or would a GP be able to arrange/confirm it is needed - I think the GP is probably on board and supportive.
We are a 3.5 hour drive away but from what we can tell support is needed fairly quickly, and can be self funded - don't want to suggest this if it isn't that workable.
As I understand it personal care in Scotland is free - I might be wrong.
I am unsure what this would cover and how easily and quickly it could be accessed.
It would appear MIL might need some help with taking medication and applying cream to her legs - I think she physically finds it too difficult to apply the cream so doesn't apply it rather than doesn't remember - not sure on medication as to the issue.
I didn't know if these came under personal care, or how easy this is to access - I assume it needs an SS assessment - or would a GP be able to arrange/confirm it is needed - I think the GP is probably on board and supportive.
We are a 3.5 hour drive away but from what we can tell support is needed fairly quickly, and can be self funded - don't want to suggest this if it isn't that workable.