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well, perhaps not. i am in the uk and am currently spending about 1000.00 GBP per month for carers to come in twice a day for half an hour each time - i have he

well, perhaps not. i am in the uk and am currently spending about 1000.00 GBP per month for carers to come in twice a day for half an hour each time - i have heart and mobility problems. and this is towards the cheaper end of the spectrum.

lettergram 4y ago
For reference, we get better baseline Medicare in the US: > Currently, Medicare only covers an average of two hours per day, five days a week, of home health aide coverage for a patient in hospice care.
- phphphphp 4y ago
  That's for a patient in hospice care, i.e: end of life. I believe the parent comment is describing on-going healthcare.
martin_a 4y ago
The UK is not part of Europe. ;-) But yeah, if you've got the money to take care of yourself, you'll have to pay it. My grandparents had a low-enough income that the care takers (twice a day) were free for them.
iamflimflam1 4y ago
Take a look here as you may be able to get some help from the NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/nhs-continuing-healthcare/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/... Also, check with your local council as there's a lot of support that is not well publicised (particularly for making modifications to your home - which can lead to reduced council tax bills). Unfortunately GPs often don't seem to be aware of what is available - it could be worth talking to your local hospice (even if you aren't end of life) as they tend to be much more clued in.
- zabzonk 4y ago
  the last time i was in hospital, last summer, the only way of getting out was to agree to pay for home care myself - nhs-funded care was simply not available due to a chronic staff shortage. people needing care were stuck on wards for weeks - the so-called bed-blockers. i'm not complaining about the nhs here - in general the help and treatment i've received has been exemplary.

lettergram 4y ago

For reference, we get better baseline Medicare in the US: > Currently, Medicare only covers an average of two hours per day, five days a week, of home health aide coverage for a patient in hospice care.

phphphphp 4y ago
That's for a patient in hospice care, i.e: end of life. I believe the parent comment is describing on-going healthcare.

martin_a 4y ago

The UK is not part of Europe. ;-) But yeah, if you've got the money to take care of yourself, you'll have to pay it. My grandparents had a low-enough income that the care takers (twice a day) were free for them.

iamflimflam1 4y ago

Take a look here as you may be able to get some help from the NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/nhs-continuing-healthcare/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/... Also, check with your local council as there's a lot of support that is not well publicised (particularly for making modifications to your home - which can lead to reduced council tax bills). Unfortunately GPs often don't seem to be aware of what is available - it could be worth talking to your local hospice (even if you aren't end of life) as they tend to be much more clued in.

zabzonk 4y ago
the last time i was in hospital, last summer, the only way of getting out was to agree to pay for home care myself - nhs-funded care was simply not available due to a chronic staff shortage. people needing care were stuck on wards for weeks - the so-called bed-blockers. i'm not complaining about the nhs here - in general the help and treatment i've received has been exemplary.