Oh No... As if you haven't enough to be doing...You've plenty to wear you down without money worries... And caring IS an expensive business...!!!!!....
Okay... You need a report from his hosp. consultants... They don't seem to make as much of GP reports... If he's attending more than one consultant, get them all to give you a report... Give their secretaries a call on Tues.morning, and get the ball rolling...
Get in touch with the Dept., on Tuesday morning, and tell them that you're awaiting consultant reports, and when they materialise, you would like a review of the decision to refuse you... Tell them that it'll take a while to get the reports, but that you're putting them on notice that you'd like a review, please...
Also, it wouldn't do any harm to document every little thing you have to do for the gentlemen... His shopping, cooking, showering, feeding, toileting (TMI perhaps, but it's a reality), keeping records of, and administering his meds, tracking and attending his hosp. appointments, extra bed changes and laundry, assisting with money matters, advocating for him in one way or another... If you've had to attend him during the night, etc, document it!... EVERYTHING!.... Mention every piece of equipment he uses, sticks, crutches, braces, adjustable bed, wheelchair, etc. All of these things give an indication of his needs that may not have been clear in the initial medical report... Also, ask the consultant to give a prognosis... It appears that the gentleman's only going to get worse, so that should be mentioned...
DON'T appeal yet!... If you appeal and are refused, it's the end of this application (although there's nothing to stop you applying again)... So let's hold the appeal option in reserve... That's insurance!!!!... Ask for a review first!...
I'm hoping I've covered everything... But I hope if I haven't, the wonderfully knowledgeable Gipman, or Welfarerite will fill in the gaps for you!... Don't give up... There's still a long way to go!...
Please keep us informed as to how you get on... As I've said before, you're more than welcome to PM me if you prefer....
God bless...
Darth...