Best interest panel

[Mrs W]

Hi all

Does anyone have experience of a best interest panel taking place? It would be really helpful to have a bit more info regarding what takes place. Also if people would be willing to share a bit about their back story and why the panel was necessary, that would really help too.

We've had the phrase banded about a lot today and think it sounds the best way forward (FIL refuses care) but would like to hear from those in the know!!

Thanks!!

 

[Grannie G]

Hello Mrs W

A best interests meeting was held for my husband but at the time he was in residential care.

My understanding of a best interests meeting is when everyone concerned with the care of the person, sits round a table and discusses the way forward in the best interests of that person.

It gives the family an opportunity to express their concerns and allows everyone to hear first hand what is discussed .

It is not a confrontational meeting, well it shouldn't be. It just allows for free expression of views and needs .

I hope this helps.

 

[Sterling]

Hi,

For my mother we have had 5 BIM's. My mum needed to be placed into 24/7 care in my opinion. At the meeting was her Consultant, 2 specialist Dementia nurses, a community psychiatric nurse, the family, Social Services and an IMCA. Mum does not have capacity so the decision needed to be made on her behalf.

My mum insisted she was perfectly well and just wanted to go home and be left alone. I presented a document stating the risks and evidence that proved there was a risk. All the medics agreed but SS insisted that she did a home trial with a 24 hour live in carer to help. It didn't go well. Mum is now in a home 4 BIMs later but she is challenging it and it is now going to Court.

 

[Mrs W]

Your mum is challenging the decision Sterling? Wow I've not heard of that before.

My FIL doesn't want her to go and safeguarding have been involved too because his him refusing care for her. It's reached a head now and we think she needs full time care but he says no.


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[Sterling]

Even though she lacks capacity, it is her right to challenge the decision and have her case heard before a judge. The DOLS people have supplied her with an IMCA who has appointed a London based Solicitor. The proceedings are now underway.....