Posting for my friend. Sit rep - Had a day procedure that went wrong led to infection/coma, and amputation to come. Complaint going through system when timely etc.
Before the above happened she was looking to leave b/f she lives with who takes the Michael out of her (and her bank account) frankly.
She is being sent home tomorrow to await further op.
She had hoped that the illness had maybe made him into ‘Prince Charming’ but no, he is still the toad and she is rather upset and wants to find out what her options could be if she still wants to live solo.
Rents privately with partner. Sick pay at present. No reason she can't return to old job in time. No savings, she did have an escape fund but gave it to him for his new business (that isn't doing very well.)
Would she be able to access any disabled/council housing solo? Residential rehab as a medium ground?
The house she is returning to her w/chair is going to be too big to get out of her room (commode being delivered). She says she feels freer at the hospital than she knows she will at home with him and his mother lurking (who basically lives at the bottom of the garden and is a mean troll).
What about disability benefits, how does that work when you are newly disabled or not quite disabled yet because they haven't finished operations that will make you disabled?
I'm a tad concerned when her b/f and his mum realise what support benefits are available they might make it bit more awkward for her to fly solo so to speak. Money seems to be a real theme, my friend is responsible, they aren't. She's my friend. You can see what I am thinking.
Any thoughts advice at all most welcomed. It's a new world for her to negotiate and I want to make sure she has all the information she needs to move forwards confidently. All tips, links and wise words welcomed, thank you.