Welcome to the forum, and I'm very sorry to hear about what has happened.
Not sure where "RHS" is, as this part of the forum isn't regional - we try to help with questions from all over the country.
However, I would have thought that your LA would have criteria (not necessarily published) for this sort of situation. The criteria are likely to be
very strict. For example, I'm guessing that an exception might be made in the case of a single parent who was hospitalised at the crucial time, and it is clear that there was no relative or friend available who could help with such matters as school applications.
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Do you think this is strong grounds for appeal?
If the LA or admission authority have followed correct procedure, then these would be very weak grounds for an appeal.
By all means offer an explanation. As kenyancowgirl has said, "
focus on it being your fault, due to ill health which you will assumedly be able to evidence via the doctor/hospital". Throw yourself on the panel's mercy, and hope that they will be sympathetic.
This is unlikely to be enough, though. I would add that you need to come up with some convincing reasons for why you want or need a place at the school. This should be the basis of your appeal.
http://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appeal ... -school#c2