OH is currently in NHS regional hospital having fallen in Care Home, broken his hip, had operation, recovered but virtually bed bound. Hospital want to discharge him back to Care Home soon as possible. Care Home don't want him back until/unless he is mobile. Hospital say they have done all they can and that as OH's lack of cognition (compounded by the loss of hearing aid between CH and hospital) means that he cannot respond to physiotherapy, he no longer has medical problems and is therefore no longer their responsibility.
I have asked where he is supposed to go, which was met with a shrug and a vague mention of a transfer to an elderly care ward in the fairly local Community Hospital. Alternatively, I should look into finding a Care or Nursing Home who will accept him. Now OH's Home which is LA run, is recognised as the best Home in the County, it is within 300yds of my home, it has had zero cases of Covid. The staff are wonderful and have become friends. I am sure that if OH were to return there he would come on by leaps and bounds.
What can I do? Who could I contact for help?
I have asked where he is supposed to go, which was met with a shrug and a vague mention of a transfer to an elderly care ward in the fairly local Community Hospital. Alternatively, I should look into finding a Care or Nursing Home who will accept him. Now OH's Home which is LA run, is recognised as the best Home in the County, it is within 300yds of my home, it has had zero cases of Covid. The staff are wonderful and have become friends. I am sure that if OH were to return there he would come on by leaps and bounds.
What can I do? Who could I contact for help?