Hello and thanks for your post,

I am very sorry to hear about your situation. I can understand what a very difficult situation you are in. We can't tell you whether what your mom is saying is true or false. 

I am afraid the hospital will respect your mom's confidentiality and will only talk about any condition that she has with your mom's permission.

You could discuss this with her GP. Although they can't tell you anything about your mom you could tell them about your concerns.

It may be helpful to ask your mom if you can attend an appointment with her so you can help support her. If she is reluctant to give you any information then I am afraid there is very little you can do.

If you are finding it hard to support your mom yourself then you could encourage her to talk to Macmillan's benefits adviser who may be able to see what benefits she may be entitled to. Have a look at their details here.

I am also sorry to here that you are living in a refuge. I do hope that you are getting some support for your self.

There are different organisations that may help such as Turn to Us here or Citizens advice here

I do hope you know more soon. 

All the best,

Catherine