Does the NHS have a duty to provide a bed?

[Harrystottle]

We touched on this briefly in another thread. In the last 30 years the number of NHS beds has more than halved. These cuts seemed to fall esecially on long term care for the mentally ill and dementia sufferers.

Not something the TV news mentions much but still a fact.

[monkeygirl]

Hi jamie

 

 

Yes, I know about the three professionals agreeing - but having seen people being sectioned, I know that this isn't as big a task as it may sound (I've seen it down in about ten minutes via phone calls in one case).

 

The situation is dire and disgusting. Through this I've found out that there are only 20 beds (hospital) for all of Sheffield for people with dementia. I have also discovered that even Nursing Homes that say they will take on a dementia patient who has been sectioned will only do so after they have had one of those beds.

 

So just think what a "bottle neck" there must be. So you have some people who are simply not caring for their own needs, refusing help (often too proud) who will only receive help if they are "forced" into care. Alongside those people you have others who have become violent or at imminent risk of harm. But only one way and one place for all of them to move to getting proper care as all the nursing home and care homes I've approached will not admit people against their will - even if they don't have "capacity."

[Guest]

Hi jamie

 

Yes, I know about the three professionals agreeing - but having seen people being sectioned, I know that this isn't as big a task as it may sound (I've seen it down in about ten minutes via phone calls in one case).

 

The situation is dire and disgusting. Through this I've found out that there are only 20 beds (hospital) for all of Sheffield for people with dementia. I have also discovered that even Nursing Homes that say they will take on a dementia patient who has been sectioned will only do so after they have had one of those beds.

 

So just think what a "bottle neck" there must be. So you have some people who are simply not caring for their own needs, refusing help (often too proud) who will only receive help if they are "forced" into care. Alongside those people you have others who have become violent or at imminent risk of harm. But only one way and one place for all of them to move to getting proper care as all the nursing home and care homes I've approached will not admit people against their will - even if they don't have "capacity."

 

If you can afford it, it might be worth getting some professional advice from a solicitor regarding the options open to you/your Mum.