Social Worker

[JinnyJoan]

Sister has been moved to recovery hospital.  Still in great pain but some of my friends have said that I should be contacting Social Worker anybody advise please and thanks

Also my own thinking - just think she is being rushed rushed rushed - the operation was only last Monday week - she is also hating the physio and of course is now of sound mind.

 

[barry1010]

She will hate the physio, everyone does at first but it will be hugely beneficial if she perserveres.  

If she no longer needs to be in hospital for medical treatment she should be in a recovery hospital, she will be well looked after and comfortable.

Adult social care is fantastic for sorting practical things out such as mobility aids, carers for when she discharged from hospital.  Well worth contacting now so a plan can be put in place

[renegadefm]

It depends what has happened, but physio should wait until shes recovered enough. 

[bookbinder]

https://basw.co.uk/about-social-work/what-social-work/what-social-workers-do

What would you like a social worker to do for your sister? A social worker is not a medical nurse, after all. 

[Vagus]

I would contact them, it can't do any harm and may be very beneficial to both your sister and yourself.

They obviously consider your sister well enough to be moved to the recovery hospital after nearly two weeks in hospital. I don't think that's rushing things but of course I have no idea how well or not she's recovering from her op.

[Hazlinny]

I would think the hospital personnel would be arranging for a Social Worker/Occupational Therapist to see your sister - good wishes for her recovery programme. x

[barry1010]

This is what social workers for adults.  Often an older person cannot be discharged from hospital under social workers have a support package in place

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/adults/care-and-support/what-is-adult-social-care

 

[JinnyJoan]

thanks - like this is all a first for me cos last time I run to hospital was mother about 30 years and there was no such thing as Social Workers, therapists - God I haven't missed one day but am so exhausted - 

[barry1010]

You need to look after yourself, JJ.  It is important that you get rest too.  

[JinnyJoan]

sister of course is more complicated stuff as her and the other houses are undergoing horrendous work like I am afraid to go to her house myself it is so bad with scaffolding front and back.  She doesn't wanna know but the house is too vast, too many steps outside the house and far too many inside too but she loves this house god knows what is gonna happen, I am trying to take one day at a time.

[barry1010]

I can understand your worrying but she won't be out on the street.  If she is unable to go home, suitable accommodation will be arranged and she will adapt.  She might find it a relief not to cope with a big house on her own.  If she is able to go home, there will be adaptions and a care package in place.

All that matters at the moment is that she is being well cared for.

[JinnyJoan]

thanks Barry reassuring words

[calmck]

It is most important that your sister is as active as possible to avoid complications from the surgery. In my nursing days patients went to Convalescent Homes to recover and they were excellent. She needs to do her physio as instructed and should ask for pain medication half an hour before sessions. Give what you say about her house Adult Social Services should be contacted to assess her living conditions for safety and accessibility for when she is ready to go home. I hope she continues with a good recovery. Take care of yourself too