I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask, I welcome re-direction if asking elsewhere is better....
I would like to know if anyone has had experience or know what to do if I need to plan a non-emergency but necessary operation (operation is connected to tummy) - they have said I won't be able to drive and will need plan for 6 weeks to heal. I have a 12 year old who does not attend mainstream school only a part time provision for a couple of mornings a week (he gets collected). He needs attention, has ADHD and is Autistic. (Can't cook or put himself to bed but can grab some crisps or yoghurt as a snack.)
They asked who was at home, I said just us. They said I'd need to find support. I don't have family who can step in... If I were to approach friends (they could possibly alternate) I am not sure what help I will need exactly for my post op care but also there is care for my child too...
I guess my questions are where might I find this support or do I need to follow two lines of enquiry? Is there a carer support network for this sort of thing?
Thank you if you have read all of this!! Sorry if I haven't included what I need to include... feeling a bit uncertain and don't feel I have access to the whole of my brain (also neuro-spicy myself!)