What happens if, temporarily, you can't care for yourself?

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DH had a major OP in the Summer and has has some complications in his recovery which mean he can't walk more than a few steps and can't lie flat.

We've managed fine because I've been able to fetch and carry for him.

I currently have Covid. Have felt pretty rubbish but still able to function enough to feed us and do what's absolutely necessary. But what happens if I'm not?

I'm not saying I'm expecting that to happen BTW, just pondering how I would go about getting help in circumstances where I couldn't do it. Times like this make you realise how vulnerable you are.

You can request emergency support from adult social care through a rapid response assessment. It really is for situations where you absolutely couldn’t access help from anywhere else though, since social care is always swamped. In your situation, you’d be better off roping in a friend or relative.

I had exactly this after a major op and I had unforeseen complications.
A couple of friends popped in regularly as did my sister. Between them they made sure we had food and even hoovered. I am still so grateful to them (this was years ago and pre Covid).
Hope you feel better soon!

There are a surprising number of volunteers who offer services. After my mum's mastectomy one of the big cancer charities sent someone round to do the ironing for a few weeks.

Personally I think we need more convalescent homes, many years ago I went to one for a week, it was just what I needed, cup of coffee in the morning brought to the room, 3 meals a day in the restaurant (with a bar) space to just hang out. Tea and biscuits mid morning and afternoon.

I was referred to adult social care for emergency short term support.

Useful information. This concerns me sometimes.

Hope you and your husband recover soon, OP.