North Babster
New member
Hi there,
My local council have insisted I need my mum's and dad's consent over the phone to get a needs assessment for each of them. This is almost impossible as they don't remember anything I tell them from one moment to the next and if someone rings them - they will say they don't need any help! Has anyone else had similar issues trying to get an assessment? Any advice?
My mum is still on the waiting list for the memory clinic so still no official diagnosis (has been since last October). Even through the GP tried to speed up the referral, the clinic said she didn't meet the criteria. My brother chased it up the referral with the memory clinic and was told that we should be receiving an appointment by the end of May. The system just feels so broken!
It's so exhausting trying to care and advocate for someone with dementia, when their main carer is also disabled and doesn't understand their condition. I feel like I keep having to tell my story every time I contact someone and it's so upsetting.
Best wishes,
Barbara
My local council have insisted I need my mum's and dad's consent over the phone to get a needs assessment for each of them. This is almost impossible as they don't remember anything I tell them from one moment to the next and if someone rings them - they will say they don't need any help! Has anyone else had similar issues trying to get an assessment? Any advice?
My mum is still on the waiting list for the memory clinic so still no official diagnosis (has been since last October). Even through the GP tried to speed up the referral, the clinic said she didn't meet the criteria. My brother chased it up the referral with the memory clinic and was told that we should be receiving an appointment by the end of May. The system just feels so broken!
It's so exhausting trying to care and advocate for someone with dementia, when their main carer is also disabled and doesn't understand their condition. I feel like I keep having to tell my story every time I contact someone and it's so upsetting.
Best wishes,
Barbara