We have not had any contact from the GP. I tried calling yesterday to request an update and to ask if the GP could call my dad—ideally to carry out a well-being check and potentially involve the district nursing team. I also need the GP to review and renew a prescription for an out-of-date cream, which the carers need to apply. Additionally, a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) form still needs to be completed, which I’m surprised wasn’t done while he was in hospital.
When I spoke to the receptionist, I was told there were no available appointments and advised to call back at 8 AM the following day. I tried again but couldn’t get through. I’ve had to push hard with the hospital just to get the discharge reablement team involved so someone can check in on him, as he lives alone and I also have work commitments.
His mental health has deteriorated significantly—he seems like a completely different person. He was once a fit and active 80-year-old, but now he is frail and mentally broken. I’m simply asking for more support and involvement from the medic
al team. He is still mobile and independent, but he has lost confidence. He still has pain due having a oesophagus stent out in, but refusing pain relief. I'm not trained for all this.