Dear Mameeskye, Hazel and anyone else reading
Thanks so much for your kind messages of support. Sometimes I just get so cross at the unfairness of things. The times we've been let down by family - I've lost count...
The latest update is that care home liason lady kindly called to say Dads been granted contiuing care again and he needs a specialised, small emi setting. The home I had wanted for him is the preferred one and plans are being made to get Dad in as soon as possible. However, this could take sometime as there are no beds at the mo. Dad will have to stay in hospital until somebody in mental health can come up with a satisfatory solution in the short term. I would be very surprised if they could, as he needs specialised dementia and mental health care nursing. All I can say is at long last we have got the help and co-operation from social services. I really couldn't thank her enough for her support. Although the result may be a little while in coming, they cant take it away form dad and his future is fairly secure now. This is a
such a relief.
What on earth occupational health were doing ringing me up and recommending an unsuitable home - i have no idea. I did broach this with care home liason lady. She sounded surprised and she said they werent admitting new patients just yet. I said it was just as well after reading their CSCI report. They have been inspected again very recently, but haven't published the report yet.
I did go to the home with Edward in tow. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. It is very comfortably appointed. But I would be very worried if I had a loved one residing there. I would have to be so vigilant. Understaffing and giving medication was the most serious criticism of this home.
From 'campaign HQ', I can confirm that a letter about carehomes in my locality has gone to Councillor in charge of health commitee, and letter gone to CSCI also. Letter is being drafted to MP. Thinking about sending letter to press, but not quite sure yet...
Thats all for now, think I'll have a lie down!!
hendy