I am about to commence battle with the SW's tomorrow (Thursday 29th October) after being given the number of the Chief Exec of Adult Services in our local area and a very sympathetic phone call with his PA.
My husband was diagnosed at the age of 57 with Idiopathic Parkinsons and Alzheimers Dementia in 2010/2011 respectively. He battled bravely on at work but had to stop in 2013. I have been his carer for the last 2 years and in July this year I could not cope anymore after his Alzheimers went downhill rapidly. After a heated discussion with the SS it was agreed I could place him in respite care for 2 weeks. It soon became apparent that I could no longer cope with his needs at home and he did not want to come back home.
I was told by Social Services because I didn't have 4 Carers a day, even if it failed they would not fund him in any shape or form. At the time I just took what they said as I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown myself. However, I have got myself together and I am now ready to commence battle not just for my husband but for all those who are in this position. I also have a meeting with my MP in November and shall be bringing up the Prime Minister's speech entitled Dementia 2020. I will post again to let you know how it goes but in the meantime 'let the battle commence'
My husband was diagnosed at the age of 57 with Idiopathic Parkinsons and Alzheimers Dementia in 2010/2011 respectively. He battled bravely on at work but had to stop in 2013. I have been his carer for the last 2 years and in July this year I could not cope anymore after his Alzheimers went downhill rapidly. After a heated discussion with the SS it was agreed I could place him in respite care for 2 weeks. It soon became apparent that I could no longer cope with his needs at home and he did not want to come back home.
I was told by Social Services because I didn't have 4 Carers a day, even if it failed they would not fund him in any shape or form. At the time I just took what they said as I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown myself. However, I have got myself together and I am now ready to commence battle not just for my husband but for all those who are in this position. I also have a meeting with my MP in November and shall be bringing up the Prime Minister's speech entitled Dementia 2020. I will post again to let you know how it goes but in the meantime 'let the battle commence'