Hi everyone
The case manager, assigned to oversee the current assessment period, following my wife's sudden decline, came to the assessment unit yesterday for an initial pre-planned visit.
I was sort of dreading this, as I was half expecting that they would be pushing to get my wife back home (with the necessary support), something that I sadly felt I could no longer cope with.
Well, it couldn't really have gone any better. The lady was very people orientated, empathetic and very knowledgeable. One of our sons and his partner were with us and the CM went to great lengths to get all our views on how we felt the future care needs of my wife should best be met.
She thoroughly explained the process and went through the input/reports she had received from all parties involved over the last few weeks. It helped that we all seemed in agreement that due to my wife's deteriorating mobility, looking after her at home was no longer an option. So with our agreement, she will be recommending to the LA "panel" that a suitable residential placement is required as a matter of urgency.
I had asked my son's partner to be involved, as she runs 2 local CQC registered care facilities for young adults with special needs, so is highly qualified and knows the "system" and how things ought to be done. I am glad to report that she was very impressed with the Case Manager, so I came away feeling more confident that things will progress well, not only for my lovely wife, but also for the family.
I will keep you posted.
Phil