We got the letter through today for Alan to attend an interview for his Passport. I have repeatedly told them that he is unlikely to be able to answer any questions and that I'll bring along a letter from his GP and a power of attorney. They informed me on the phone today that he will need to answer questions and that no one else is allowed to answer for him. Originally they said he would be interviewed alone but I said I would need to be there with him and they did concede on this point. I also said that he would need time and that half an hour would not be enough time for Alan to settle and feel comfortable. They have given him an hour.
On the one hand I am really relieved that this appointment has come through and on the other I am dreading what lies in front. The man on the phone sounded sympathetic and said they will do all they can to sort this out but they seem very uninformed about dementias of any kind
Anyway will you all wish us luck. I somewhere feel confident that it'll be alright when they meet him (and me). I feel confident that they will see that Alan has the capability of benefitting from going abroad and shouldn't be denied a passport because he is ill and can't answer questions.
Love to you all
Helen
On the one hand I am really relieved that this appointment has come through and on the other I am dreading what lies in front. The man on the phone sounded sympathetic and said they will do all they can to sort this out but they seem very uninformed about dementias of any kind
Anyway will you all wish us luck. I somewhere feel confident that it'll be alright when they meet him (and me). I feel confident that they will see that Alan has the capability of benefitting from going abroad and shouldn't be denied a passport because he is ill and can't answer questions.
Love to you all
Helen