Dad is now in hospital again for the third time. He was taken in as he'd had a fall and the Mac nurse was quite concerned about him. He was taken to a super palliative care unit which is part of our main Emergency hospital. The care he received there has been amazing. The physical surroundings were like a hotel and the staff were well informed and put us at our ease. However he has now been transferred to our local hospital and it is like going from the Hilton to a Travelodge! The standard of care is reasonable but not the same as the unit. It is just so basic compared to the palliative care unit. He is understandable not a happy bunny. He thinks he is in for assessment purposes to see if he can go home but the docs have told us that he had agreed to go there as he knew himself he could not cope at home. This is such an emotionally draining time as I hate to see him so unhappy but I also know that hospital is the best place for him. There is no local hospice available unfortunately or that might have been an option.
