Hi all my mum 73, has done amazing battling stage 4 Bowel , liver cancer for 6 1/2 years ( only given 10% chance of living 4!)
but now is at home end stage of life and confined to a hospital bed .
we need support to have someone in just in the mornings to help to bed bath her . We tried calling the local council which only said they could help if we rang every morning and they’d see if they could send someone .
We’ve called palliative care team and they will see what they can sort .
Are we supposed to source a carer ourselves and fund it ??
many help/advice would be great
thank you
Hello danjast
I am very sorry to hear that your Mum is now at end stage of life and confined to bed. It must be very hard for you all as a family.
Naturally you need some support with Mum and I hope that the Palliative care team have come back to you with some further support.
I will pop a link below which will take you to some information that you may find helpful, however please do give the Support Line a call if you feel talking it all through would help. They may also be able to look at what may be available in your local area.
Practical support for carers | Macmillan Cancer Support
I hope this helps a bit but if there is anything else that you need, please do ask.
Jane
Hi Danielle
Am so pleased that palliative care has organised daily help from Monday. Hopefully it will make a difference
If there is anything else you need, please do ask
Jane
