Hi, I haven't been on for a while, been busy caring for my terminally ill mum, as well as my son.
Anyhow although this isn't specifically a SEN question, I was wondering whether a terminally ill person is a) classed as disabled and b) covered by disability law.
My mum has been at home with me for 10 weeks now, she is terminally ill, unable to walk, but mentally still very active. Due to the cancer being in her spine, she is unable to sit upright in a normal chair as her spine is curved and its too painful.
So we are having to hire a reclining chair, just so she doesn't have to spend all day in bed. We are also hiring a high dependency wheelchair, so we can leave the house and she can have some quality of life.
However, its extremely expensive and money is running out.
Social services and health service are saying they do not have to provide a chair or a wheelchair.
Does anyone have any advice or experience please?
Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on special needs.
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Question for the experts here please
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