first i would like to thankyou all for yr msgs/support,helps to know that others have been or are in similar situations.i am assured by unit manager that outbursts and such are of the norm and staff are trained to deal with such.thats as may be,i wouldnt argue this point.i can only speak my truth what i have seen.for last month or so i would say there seems to be a constant interveiw situation going on.last friday i sat in reception,cafe area was pretty full with training,maybe 10 people.there was a lady trying to use lift clearly new employee,she didnt know code,she asked me if i was going to floor 3(no one goes to floor 3!!)god only knows ...so i go to his room,he saying this and that complaining calling them all d***heads etc.a lady came in with meds,i was horrified he snatched all the plastic cups swallowed all saluting her so rude.she had to come back with something on a spoon.im like wow mate,she says i dont think he likes me,he says yep thats right i dont.she didnt seem surprised at all so guess its usual.so what i do now is"negotiation".he very much lives in the moment and as i have said before is careful about facebook posts and private though has made some mistakes and people are asking me things i would not choose to answer.i have told him i watch his facebook posts and will remove his contact.(this is empty threat as of course i have no right)i also have myself,he gets upset to see me cry this affects him.quite honestly its the only weapon i have right now.im tired of leaving msgs for a social worker that never responds.its ok i keep record.still waiting for home assessment(our legal right).i have also job centre every 2 weeks and now a reed situation who are determined to get me into work,a dog with seperation issues and it goes on...
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Geez, it's alot DBH. Glad to see cat3 has some practical help. That and then the MP? A meet and greet with someone who would know your actual rights here?
hi D , yes like cat, I worry about you too, it’s so unfair, you seem to carry all this on your own shoulders, I know you do have family but as Sean’s mam probably feel it’s your job to sort, but please get as much help as you can. It’s too much for you to do on your own and where would Sean be without you love Alice xx
It all sounds very upsetting for you and frustrating to be on the sidelines 😤.You could try phoning the social Work team again and asking to speak to the Team Manager and make a complaint... If the Team Manager is "not available" ask to speak to the Duty Social worker and tell her you want to make a complaint. Be clear with them that you will be taking this to your Councillor if you do not get a response from the TM within 7 days.
I am so sorry that you are having such a tough time. Yes I have seen some similar situations at the place where my husband is. Your son must be feeling so very frustrated with his life (despite the progress he is clearly making). I only wish I had something more helpful to say. Hopefully this is a phase that will pass. Do try and look after yourself, the stress must be enormous.
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