My objection is that between my Sister and the LA they have not acted in the bests interests of my father.
He was placed in a home last year, and the LA communicated with my sister as to where he should be placed. I had a brief call with the social worker and she told me where my father was being placed. They never told me which home , and i was never given the opportunity to visit it or see if it would suit my Dad.
They acted in this way on the basis of a vague and unclear conversation with my mother a week before she died who told the social worker , when prompted more than once and helped by my sister, where my father should live. She was on a high dose of morphine and replied 'i dont know' 'in the countryside' 'whatever is convenient'
I requested details of the conversation months ago, but they have only just now come to light in cop paperwork.
To cut a very long story short, my sister and myself were not in communication. However LA knew of my existence. They have been dealing with my sister on an 'informal' basis in regards to finances. When i visited the home he was placed in, i discovered it was horrendous and completely unsuited to my Dads needs. I highlighted this consistently to the LA.Two best interests reports were done saying that he needed to be moved and made recommendations and a Dols order was given in both instances.
My sister disagreed with moving him, on no other grounds other than convenience to where she lived. She also opposed the recommendation that he be of equal distance from both daughters.She has since ended her opposition in this regard.
The LA continued to search in the area where my sister lived, and I requested that the search area be widened.
Sadly, my fathers mental state deteriorated , due to being in an overly institutionalised environment where he was isolated, and did not have any mental stimulation.
The LA could not find a home that would accept him, because of his 'challenging behaviour', and he was prejudiced against through no fault of his own, only the unsuitability of the home and the staff who could not see to his needs effectively.
The homes my sister suggested were still not suited to him, and the cheapest available. My father owns a property of considerable value.
A home I suggested has since been found who are willing to accept him. And my sister agrees with this home too.
However, before this, the LA have now applied to COP for a Dols ( it having expired at his present home in April ) They told me about this. What they did not tell me is that they are also applying for an order for where he should live and the care and treatment he should receive. My dad does nt even have his panel deputy in place yet. The official solicitor has not accepted representation, as he does nt know finances. A hearing is taking place in a week and directions have been made for all parties to have an A4 side of paper detailing issues to be decided.
It is my concern that they are applying for essentially welfare deputyship and possibly to force a placement in a home of their choice.
They have not followed the correct proceedures in any of this, and my poor father has suffered. It is a situation that could have been avoided had they properly consulted me..
Not a short story after all...
So, apart from their illegal behaviour, any suggestions on what points I should address the court with would be gratefully appreciated..
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