What led to Jac’s situation and first experiences of care

Baz and Jac recount their experience of what lead to their current situation. Following a severe bleed on the brain, which was not picked adequatly up by the hospital when it first presented, sent home with paracetomal to return 3 weeks later into intensive care Jac is now disabled, with limited mobility, vision and cognitive ability. 14 months later after vairous hospitals and care homes Jac came home.

Experience in care homes have been mixed, with some ignoring that Jac’s mobility is limited, leaving drinks, tv remote controls etc out of reach or not providing drinks at all Other care homes they describe as very thoughtful in their interactions doing things like Halloween parties, miniture donkeys visits, checking in when passing her room to simple touches thing like a serviette with a cup of tea etc.