Disabled man 'rotting' on a hospital ward - despite being fit to go home
Summary
A disabled man named Ravi Mehta has been stuck in a hospital for eight months even though he is healthy enough to leave. His local NHS group stopped paying for the help he needs at home, and now they want him to move into a care home instead of going back to his family and regular life.Key Facts
- Ravi Mehta has Duchenne muscular dystrophy and needs two healthcare assistants 24 hours a day.
- He went to the hospital in September 2025 and has been medically fit to leave since then.
- His personal health budget, which paid for his home care, was stopped by the NHS integrated care board (ICB).
- The ICB says their decisions are not based on cost, but documents mention "cost-effectiveness" as a factor in refusing home care.
- Mehta feels his health and mental wellbeing have worsened while stuck in the hospital.
- He is being pressured to accept living in a care home, which he says would limit his freedom and quality of life.
- Other disabled patients report similar problems with delays and reduced home care options.
- Campaigners worry that complex care is being cut back to save money, pushing people towards more restrictive care settings.
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