hi
@Blodann
no wonder you feel as you do
ask about the status of the sectioning and funding of his care ... and exactly what has changed since they told you so firmly that he can't return home
there should be a dementia matron (or similar title) to contact and make your worries known
tell the hospital discharge officer/social worker that your husband cannot possibly be discharged unless there has been a full re-assessment of his care needs and a satisfactory care package is in place from the second he is discharged ... they have a duty of care to ensure your husband's needs are properly provided for
be sure to let them know that you do not believe you can provide the care he needs and that you think this would put a vulnerable person at risk of harming himself and others ie you, and that would mean a failed discharge if he has to return to hospital, or a very difficult situation if you are injured
ask that he be discharged to a facility where his needs can be assessed and there is 24hour supervision, not returned home where you will be on your own
sounds awful, but don't be afraid to show how distressed you are, the staff need to understand how this is affecting you
I wonder if there is an Admiral Nurse at the hospital ... even if there isn't one locally, phone their Helpline as they are there to support carers
https://www.dementiauk.org/get-supp...t better now thanks again it’s so stressful x