Unsafe discharge

[Patsy7299]

Thank you all for previous advice and apologies for asking again.

My DM was admitted under an emergency AWI last week. She has then be detained under 28 day order pending assessment. Her consultant phoned me yesterday as did her GP & both advised she requires 24 hr care. SW carried out assessment & believe she’s safe to discharge (she’s absolutely not) & I told them flat I won’t be supporting her in any way (been signed off with nervous exhaustion).

I have asked for assessment in writing and advised I’ll respond in return in writing. I am up the wall with anxiety & cannot go back to caring for her as I was. Any advice on handling SW gratefully received. TIA

We had similar. I spoke to the Discharge Clerk regularly and made sure they knew that going home was not an option. If you can get to see them, some chocolate or nice pens always go down well.

If you can manage it, I'd deal to the SW regularly, I phoned DMIL's at the same time every day and asked what the progress was on finding DMIL suitable accommodation.

Thank you! I’ll ask to speak to the discharge clerk tmrw.