MIL has been admitted to hospital with complex/critical conditions. She is disabled and hasn’t been in the best health for a while but significantly deteriorated in the last few weeks resulting in hospitalisation.
She’s stubborn and is refusing some of the help being offered to her in hospital (eg not getting out of bed/engaging with therapists and not eating).
I’m a bit overwhelmed by all the different things we need to consider - both practical things short term, and practical/financial long term (she probably won’t qualify for means tested care - she has shared business assets but no cash in the bank).
I was hoping for help/experiences on the following:
Attendance Allowance Do payments continue when they are discharged simply by us informing DWP, or do we need to go through an application process again?
If their needs are greater when they come out and they’ll likely qualify for the higher rate (eg needing care day and night) how do we apply for this? Is it a new application, or can DWP amend the award if we call them and send the new medical evidence etc?
NHS continuing care it looks like this is rarely awarded. Any positive stories?
Any tips for encouraging her to engage with the rehab, or at least eat? She’s always been stubborn, so this isn’t new. We’ve explained that she won’t be able to come home until she show them she can do these things.
What else should we be thinking about? DP has power of attorney (both) thank goodness.
All suggestions welcome, please.