Hi
As you probably all know, Mum is in the assessment ward of the local hospital.
To-day my Daughters visited, to give me a day off.
When my daughters were leaving Mum was creating, crying and trying to follow them. My oldest daughter called on the help of staff.
A staff member came and pushed my Mum into a chair, fortunately unhurt, then stood in front of the chair with her arms outstretched to stop Mum from getting up out of the chair.
My Daughters were shocked that anyone could have pushed an old lady, never mind their Gran.
In all the trauma of trying to leave they didn't complain or get the staff member's name.
Should I complain? I expected better of trained psychiatrict staff than physical actions, what happened to distraction methods?
The family are a bit upset to-night, thinking that Mum is being pushed around. But again I have to ask the question, will Mum be worse of if I complain, because we can't move her anywhere else at the moment.
Any opinions would be gratefully received
Alfjess
As you probably all know, Mum is in the assessment ward of the local hospital.
To-day my Daughters visited, to give me a day off.
When my daughters were leaving Mum was creating, crying and trying to follow them. My oldest daughter called on the help of staff.
A staff member came and pushed my Mum into a chair, fortunately unhurt, then stood in front of the chair with her arms outstretched to stop Mum from getting up out of the chair.
My Daughters were shocked that anyone could have pushed an old lady, never mind their Gran.
In all the trauma of trying to leave they didn't complain or get the staff member's name.
Should I complain? I expected better of trained psychiatrict staff than physical actions, what happened to distraction methods?
The family are a bit upset to-night, thinking that Mum is being pushed around. But again I have to ask the question, will Mum be worse of if I complain, because we can't move her anywhere else at the moment.
Any opinions would be gratefully received
Alfjess