We are hoping that finally the hospital / doctors will advise that mother in law should have a placement in a care home after her 5th hospital stay since April. She is far worse this time both mentally and physically. She is unable to walk, use a commode, feed herself but she can still have a conversation of sorts…usually talks complete nonsense but sometimes is very good and seems like her old self. Due a decision tomorrow apparently. I can’t see in all good conscience how any other decision could be made but we have not had a good experience over the past few months and would not like to 2nd guess them, especially the OTs. If she is offered a placement so that she can have her long terms needs assessed, would it be one that social services arrange or is there a choice? We are complete novices when it comes to this, have found lots of useful info on here and had some really great advice…the people on her really understand what each other is going through.
I have tried to find out the process from when they are medically discharged but I expect each hospital has its own procedures etc… I know social services are stretched but how long would it take usually?
Any ideas/advice would be great. Thanks.
I have tried to find out the process from when they are medically discharged but I expect each hospital has its own procedures etc… I know social services are stretched but how long would it take usually?
Any ideas/advice would be great. Thanks.