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Mum sent to hospital from a nursing home.

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catarinaseabra Mon 25-Apr-22 19:44:25

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Vintagejazz Mon 25-Apr-22 19:40:48

I'm so sorry. I Hope your mother is being made comfortable now. And you are quite right to kick up a fuss and help prevent other people from being treated like this thanks

Charleygirl5 Mon 25-Apr-22 19:40:39

Nanawind I am surprised your mother was not taken to hospital to be xrayed if only to cover themselves. That is appalling treatment and I hope you take it further.

M0nica Mon 25-Apr-22 19:39:54

Nanawind, my deepest sympathy, especially as your mother has all her mental faculties and can still get much enjoyment out of life.

I absolutely agree that the checks your mother was given, were in adequate and they should have listened to her. if she said she was in pain, they should have acted on what she said and taken her to A&E.

Glorianny Mon 25-Apr-22 19:23:24

I'm so sorry about your mum. My mum broke her pelvis in a fall years ago. She was taken to A&E but it took ages to diagnose. She had a couple of x-rays and an MRI before they found it. The specialist said it was difficult to deal with. If she'd broken her hip they would have done an op immediately but there is nothing they can do for a pelvis.
It sounds as if the home didn't act properly. I hope your mum is getting the best possible care now and you have someone you can turn to for help. All the best to you both.

Nanawind Mon 25-Apr-22 19:11:12

Mum has been living in a nursing home for nearly 2 years never been any problems.
Easter Saturday she had a fall in her room and was supposedly checked over.
On Friday she was taken into hospital with a problem with her bloods.
I had covid last week started good Friday so wasn't allowed into the home.
Today I've been able to visit her in the hospital where they have found that she has
a broken pelvis. It seems that she has been complaining about pains and how Ill she has been since the fall. Today she is very very Ill have been told that it could be a matter of time before she dies.
The hospital are bringing a safe guarding issue. I feel sick that mum was in so much pain.
Mum has full faculty. If they can treat someone who can communicate like this what about those that can't.
At the moment I am concentrating on mum but if and when she dies I will be contacting anyone and everyone regarding this terrible treatment.
I am so sad today.