Elderly uncle being looked after at home by elderly aunt.
Myself and one sibling (plus our partners and young kids) are only family.
They have a stoic determination to be looked after at home. We support this whilst making sure they are aware of other options.
Uncle had a bought of illness earlier this year which has left him bed bound. He has “mild” alzeihmers if there is such a thing. Knows us all, knows where he is, understands approx what year it is (as in he’s not living in the past), reads his newspaper from time to time. Eats ok but not great amounts.
Cathetarised for a couple of years now (well before he was bed bound). Has now become incontinent of the bowel. He has mild/moderate heart failure. And fluctuating BP.
Aunt has her own health condition that makes her tired. However she’s doing a brilliant job. Carers only in once a day - looking to increase. They have no savings and little income. Do receive attendance allowance.
I’m trying to understand about NHS Continuing Healthcare. What is the checklist? Is it worth them asking about it? Uncle has been classed as GSF if that makes a difference.
If continuing healthcare is approved, what can it mean in practice?
(The main issue my aunt has is changing the pads and bedding. Uncle’s incontinence is loose BM several times a day. Which I think is connected with back issues he’s had for years and came to a head when he was ill with infections earlier in the year, but I don’t think there is anything they can do anyway.
So looking to see if NHS Continuing Healthcare could offer anything in excess of what will be offered by Social Services which is 4 x 15 mins visits a day.)