Disappointed but I get it

Will777
Will777 Posts: 44 Contributor
in Everyday life

So been waiting on a second surgery for a year now and was upcoming. Unfortunately due to being homeless and in a hotel they have decided to put it on hold until things are in place and can have after care. Little deflating but obviously I get it and totally understand. Going to get me in for xrays just to make sure all is OK and then just monitor things for time being. Hopefully won't take too long and can get back on track.

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  • Piglets12
    Piglets12 Posts: 28 Contributor

    Hopefully not to long to get new place is social services helping sort something and housing?

  • figraspberry41
    figraspberry41 Posts: 190 Empowering

    Very sorry to hear that surgery has been ddelayed due to housing issues. Hope things are sorted for you quickly.

  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Posts: 5,686 Championing

    Hey @Will777, how are you doing just now? What sort of aftercare did they think couldn't be handled at the hotel? Is it because it's not certain how long you might be staying there for?

  • luvpink
    luvpink Posts: 5,366 Championing

    @Will777

    Very sorry to hear your surgery has been delayed.

    Hopefully you will soon get somewhere permanent to live.

    Take care.

  • Will777
    Will777 Posts: 44 Contributor
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/919055#Comment_919055

    Hey thanks housing needs are dealing with case. They are hoping to get me in band A ASAP fingers crossed.

  • Will777
    Will777 Posts: 44 Contributor

    I will be in bed for about 9 weeks after surgery and can't cook or bathe properly after etc. I am thinking this would be easier to get help in if in my own place.

  • figraspberry41
    figraspberry41 Posts: 190 Empowering

    Whilst hotels should not be a problem for receiving after surgery care, because you have indicated that you may require a substantial amount of care, not just a Community Nurse to change dressings; then I would suggest that a more permanent or at least long -term residential home would be more suitable for your needs. Have you tried Social Services? Perhaps your local council's housing department might be able to help you also, especially given the circumstances. It would probably fall to Social Services to provide you with the after care in as much as Carers to assist with personal hygiene, shopping preparing (or making /serving) meals etc…

    Not sure if this is of much help to you but I do hope that some solution is found for you soon.

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