Carer taking control

[ShirleyB1954]

My mother in law and his stepfather have employed a carer privately. The carer has taken responsibility for all of my in laws medical needs, we are not made aware of any issues ( some quite serious) and tells us that the in laws don't want us to know. She has also taken control of all of their finances, she has her debit cards and takes them to the bank regularly. She discourages us visiting, which we continue to do.
What can we do?

 

[SAP]

Do your in-laws have mental capacity? Does anyone have LPA for your in-laws. Sorry for the questions but something sounds off here and the more info , the easier it is to advise.

 

[MaNaAk]

My mother in law and his stepfather have employed a carer privately. The carer has taken responsibility for all of my in laws medical needs, we are not made aware of any issues ( some quite serious) and tells us that the in laws don't want us to know. She has also taken control of all of their finances, she has her debit cards and takes them to the bank regularly. She discourages us visiting, which we continue to do.
What can we do?

This really doesn't sound right. Does anyone have POA or indeed does the carer??

MaNaAk

 

[backin]

Ask to see the power of attorney document. If the carer doesn't have one, then inform the bank as the carer has no right to hold the bank cards

 

[Jessbow]

Wherehas this carer come from?

 

[Kevinl]

Wherehas this carer come from?

Hell from the sound of it. K

 

[Jale]

Is the carer from a proper recognised care agency or is it someone who is "known" to your in-laws. Either way alarm bells would be ringing for me, especially regarding controlling the bank cards and medications. I think you are going to have to do some serious checking about the carer, and sooner rather than later.

Good Luck

 

[BobblesBonBon]

I think you should contact Adult Social Services and raise a safeguarding concern - get them to investigate this.

 

[scotlass]

I agree with everything that's been said by others, something is not right , have you spoken to your inlaws about it ..