Is it just a problem in Gwyned, North Wales or are ALL Social workers treating people as if they are as thick as two short planks?
I'm sorry that i'm starting my first ever post like this, but I'm just so frustrated with the system.
My Mam and I have been caring full time for my Grandmother for the past 18 months. She was only officialy diagnosed with dementia in the last 4 weeks, during a short stay in hospital. Since then the illness has progressed rapidly.
My Grandmother is very, very trying (although we know she can't help it). The biggest problem we have is the fact that she's awake all night banging and walking around. So far she hasn't become violent or verbaly abusive, but we're waiting for it !
Social services have been on board since almost 3 months and we are yet to see a care plan or be given any definate care package! Every time you confront them on the issue there is an excuse. I lost my temper yesterday and told our Social worker that unles they got things sorted out i would be instructing a solicitor to get things sorted out.
It's amazing how much fear the name of this solicitor arose. We are to have a meeting tomorow where a care plan will be made and an assurance of help with night sitting for my Grandmother.
Are we alone having to shout and threaten or are Social services like this throut the country?
I'm looking forward to beeing involved in other posts.
Thanks for a fantastic forum.
Take Care
Eirian
I'm sorry that i'm starting my first ever post like this, but I'm just so frustrated with the system.
My Mam and I have been caring full time for my Grandmother for the past 18 months. She was only officialy diagnosed with dementia in the last 4 weeks, during a short stay in hospital. Since then the illness has progressed rapidly.
My Grandmother is very, very trying (although we know she can't help it). The biggest problem we have is the fact that she's awake all night banging and walking around. So far she hasn't become violent or verbaly abusive, but we're waiting for it !
Social services have been on board since almost 3 months and we are yet to see a care plan or be given any definate care package! Every time you confront them on the issue there is an excuse. I lost my temper yesterday and told our Social worker that unles they got things sorted out i would be instructing a solicitor to get things sorted out.
It's amazing how much fear the name of this solicitor arose. We are to have a meeting tomorow where a care plan will be made and an assurance of help with night sitting for my Grandmother.
Are we alone having to shout and threaten or are Social services like this throut the country?
I'm looking forward to beeing involved in other posts.
Thanks for a fantastic forum.
Take Care
Eirian