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Care home refusing to cooperate

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Theexwife Thu 02-Nov-23 21:21:50

The physios will have their reasons for his treatment, speak to them.

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dogsmother Thu 02-Nov-23 21:03:07

I suggest you speak to the physios and they will be able to explain their findings to you. They will consider the safety of your husband and the staff in the treatment and handling of him.

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icanhandthemback Thu 02-Nov-23 21:01:32

I don't have advice but didn't want to read and run. Maybe ask for physio to ease his rigidity if that is the main problem because that should remove the obstacle to try again. Also speak to the main person at the home and get them to formulate a proper plan.
My Mum is unable to walk any more and she absolutely hates the hoisting. I can't fault her care home as they are doing their level best to try to help her stand again just enough to get into her wheelchair. However, some of the carers do not have the strength to help her so sometimes she just has to be hoisted. I have accepted that because it is their backs waiting to be injured if they aren't strong enough to help lift her to her feet.

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Notjustaprettyface Thu 02-Nov-23 20:51:17

The care home where my husband is ( on a temporary basis of 6 weeks initially) hoists him out of bed and puts him ina special tilting chair
I was told he would then be progressed to a normal chair but they tried 10 days ago and were unsuccessful as he was too rigid to bend his knees and sit in the chair
I accept this but they haven’t tried since then and don’t want to
They say they are guided by the nhs physios who in my opinion are far too cautious
So what can I do ?
Any advice please ?

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