So, my main points of contact have always been the Manager and the Lead Nurse (Deputy Manager). Both lovely people. Although I was surprised to read a letter from the Manager, she did at least let family members know by circulating a letter via email, explaining her reasons were due to distance from her family home. Sad but that happens.
Having recently raised an issue regarding a carer who used a derogatory word whilst with dad, I spoke with the Deputy over the phone who was dealing with this. Within 2 days of speaking with her and leaving it in her hands I now read a Facebook post where all the staff are celebrating her final day there. I had no idea she was leaving and if I’m honest, a bit taken aback that she didn’t tell me.
Its left me feeling a bit low as they were my main points of contact and familiar faces to me.
I believe the only way I’m going to have true peace of mind is by moving dad down to Kent but in all honesty I’m not sure that would be right by dad. I really don’t know. He really likes the routine of where he is. He has a lovely large room and surrounded by fellow Scots and a lovely Activities Team. I’m now dreading the activities team leaving.
The hime is only 3 years old. The manager and deputy were there from the start so it does feel a bit sudden for them to be leaving.
If dad was in a home down here I’d visit him every week. Could bring him home for Sunday dinner but realistically it would be a maximum of 1-2 visits a week as I work etc. plus, I’m really not impressed by the care homes down here. Even if the care was no better or no worse, at least he has lovely accomodation where he is. Great activities team and familiarity of the Scots tongue. The location is great too as they just go out for walks to the harbour/beach/tearooms etc all on their doorstep.
I’ve toiled with the thought of moving dad for a long time but I’m not sure if moving dad will be more for my benefit than his. 🤷🏻♀️plus dads never lived anywhere but Scotland and I honestly think he’d feel moving to England as a bit alien to him. He’s a proud to be Scottish man.
Having recently raised an issue regarding a carer who used a derogatory word whilst with dad, I spoke with the Deputy over the phone who was dealing with this. Within 2 days of speaking with her and leaving it in her hands I now read a Facebook post where all the staff are celebrating her final day there. I had no idea she was leaving and if I’m honest, a bit taken aback that she didn’t tell me.
Its left me feeling a bit low as they were my main points of contact and familiar faces to me.
I believe the only way I’m going to have true peace of mind is by moving dad down to Kent but in all honesty I’m not sure that would be right by dad. I really don’t know. He really likes the routine of where he is. He has a lovely large room and surrounded by fellow Scots and a lovely Activities Team. I’m now dreading the activities team leaving.
The hime is only 3 years old. The manager and deputy were there from the start so it does feel a bit sudden for them to be leaving.
If dad was in a home down here I’d visit him every week. Could bring him home for Sunday dinner but realistically it would be a maximum of 1-2 visits a week as I work etc. plus, I’m really not impressed by the care homes down here. Even if the care was no better or no worse, at least he has lovely accomodation where he is. Great activities team and familiarity of the Scots tongue. The location is great too as they just go out for walks to the harbour/beach/tearooms etc all on their doorstep.
I’ve toiled with the thought of moving dad for a long time but I’m not sure if moving dad will be more for my benefit than his. 🤷🏻♀️plus dads never lived anywhere but Scotland and I honestly think he’d feel moving to England as a bit alien to him. He’s a proud to be Scottish man.
