Care after major surgery

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My MIL just had a kidney removed due to cancer. She's been discharged from hospital the day after the op with no aftercare whatsoever. She's a full time carer for FIL. The council have messed up and not provided care for him. They've apologised and said they'll try and arrange it for Monday. Is it normal to have major surgery with no after care? She can hardly walk or do anything. What can I do? They've said it was elective surgery- but she was advised she needed to remove it to stop the spread of the cancer. Therefore no care required. Pls help

There should be a community care team to support her at home.

• might be contracted by nhs or council. Occupational Therapist should have assessed her ability to self care and home before discharge. Complain to PALS if this did not happen , although she may have discharged herself. Try gp or the Adult Social Care team for advice.

Thanks LIZS - apparently as she can walk she doesn't need any help despite not being able to make a cup of tea or cook etc. I'll find out if she had an occ therapist assessment. Thanks for the advice

Sadly if your dmil can wash herself and walk about, it will be assessed that she doesn't have any need for home care.
There is literally no care available as nobody wants to do it, so the criteria is very strict. Can they afford some private care? Could she have meals delivered?

That is appalling on the councils behalf though. Who is caring for dfil at the moment?

Assessment should include meal prep and cooking. If she cannot stand for example, they can offer her a perching stool, or a trolley to move things about rather than lift and carry. Maybe a carer visit to assist.