Hi, I'm Westy! How do I handle my uncle's care home not taking him back after being in hospital?

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Westy
Westy Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited December 2023 in Housing and independent living
I am concerned about my uncle who is self funding in a care home and was recently admitted to hospital and his care home have assessed him and are saying they are not sure they can take him back. He was immobile before he went into hospital therefore I am unsure why they should say that and how to deal with it.

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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,123 Championing
    Hi @Westy   welcome to the forum
     it is common for a home to do this when someone goes into hospital. It depends if a person's needs have changed and if they can meet those needs that a person might need. As of yet they haven't said no. Which is a positive. Hopefully you will get their decision soon.  
  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 6,137 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Hi @Westy, welcome to the community. Sorry to hear your uncle has been in hospital. 

    As Sandy mentioned, perhaps they are just considering whether his needs have changed. Have they definitely said he can't come back or are they looking for some more information first? 
  • Westy
    Westy Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Thanks for your replies, the care home are carrying out a second assessment of his needs, he may be moved to another suite.
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,123 Championing
    Good luck with the assessment @westy  it's for his own interests of getting the right care 

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