I have just returning home after visiting my brother who was released from hospital with a sever diverticulitis attack. He was mentally o.k. when I left, just a little down. Had a phone call last night that he was missing. A neighbour said he was dropped off by taxi wearing just an incontinence pad and shirt. Neighbour said he saw him handing over large amount of money to taxi driver. Just had another call to say carers can't get in. Has anyone had a similar experience. I'm 5 hours away and have to use public transport. Any advice welcome.
I am so sorry, *barmcake@, what terrible news. I hope you get some answers as it sounds as if the taxi driver needs to be questioned, let alone the people who discharged him.
Barmcake, tough situation for you. I echo the advice to get a welfare check. In the past, police and adult services would have done this together. Maybe now the police are in reality the only emergency service but they’re good at what they do
Do yiu know your brothers GP? If so ring them.
As others have said uti can be awful in triggering confusion] Best of luck
Barmcake, tough situation for you. I echo the advice to get a welfare check. In the past, police and adult services would have done this together. Maybe now the police are in reality the only emergency service but they’re good at what they do
Do yiu know your brothers GP? If so ring them.
As others have said uti can be awful in triggering confusion] Best of luck
So sorry for this terrible situation Barmcake although you will never get to meet any of us please try and take some comfort from our loving thoughts ..I feel so sad for you.
Barmcake how terrible. I really feel for you. There will be a lot to come out and you are going to need all your strength. Just remember everyone on here is rooting for you.
You are so sweet and kind. I don't want to talk to anyone but sharing with complete strangers has given me some comfort. He was terrified of going back to the hospital. He said the nurses were not caring and he was never washed etc. They had arranged carers to come in but he just wanted to be alone. Every single one of us has tragedy in our life. In fact, life is tragedy itself. I am so grateful to you for taking the time to reply. Bless you.
So sorry for this tragic outcome. My son has mental health issues and once or twice phoned from hospital after excess pills, not o.d. tentatives. It's so awful to be far away, I am in France. I send you my sincere condoleances, be strong.
That's terrible news, what a shock. Why on earth was your brother sent home from hospital inappropriately dressed and with a catheter in? Heads should roll for this negligence. I am so sorry and my thoughts are with you
Oh heavens I am so so sorry ....
I agree with Curlywhirly though, was he discharged from hospital or had he self- discharged - there is a negligence issue there it seems??
That's terrible news, what a shock. Why on earth was your brother sent home from hospital inappropriately dressed and with a catheter in? Heads should roll for this negligence. I am so sorry and my thoughts are with you