At last I've finally got my a*s into gear and getting things done!!!
over the last two weeks i've had a couple of visits from SS....and i am happy because she seems to really know her stuff!
She's advised me to make my own enquiries re respite as if I do it through them then the fees for mum work out at about £100 more in a council run place...
She's given me names of some homes that she knows about....
Told me if I need any help eg asking the Manager to call round to see me (rather than leave mum on her own) she can help with that....
Put mum on the waiting list for a daycare place...
Offered me help to do household chores...(not the SW personally!!)/direct payments
I seem to have struck very lucky again....first my GP was so helpful when mum first moved in and now i have a lovely social worker
So...today I've arranged to visit some places on Friday and Saturday...
Evidently if I find somewhere I think will be good then mum can gradually build up a relationship there....they may take her for a day,then an overnight stay,then a few days and so on...then if it comes to it at some future point....permanently...
Gosh I feel quite good!
When I visit is there any advice from some of you old hands) ) on what to ask/what to look for....I've already looked at their most recent inspection reports..
Wendy
over the last two weeks i've had a couple of visits from SS....and i am happy because she seems to really know her stuff!
She's advised me to make my own enquiries re respite as if I do it through them then the fees for mum work out at about £100 more in a council run place...
She's given me names of some homes that she knows about....
Told me if I need any help eg asking the Manager to call round to see me (rather than leave mum on her own) she can help with that....
Put mum on the waiting list for a daycare place...
Offered me help to do household chores...(not the SW personally!!)/direct payments
I seem to have struck very lucky again....first my GP was so helpful when mum first moved in and now i have a lovely social worker
So...today I've arranged to visit some places on Friday and Saturday...
Evidently if I find somewhere I think will be good then mum can gradually build up a relationship there....they may take her for a day,then an overnight stay,then a few days and so on...then if it comes to it at some future point....permanently...
Gosh I feel quite good!
When I visit is there any advice from some of you old hands) ) on what to ask/what to look for....I've already looked at their most recent inspection reports..
Wendy