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Why are so many Parents subjected to human torture when their child had SPLDS, Autism, Sensory processing, and acute anxiety? it begins in school and goes on all their formative years until they end up in an Abusive Private mental Hospital under section.

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Jofisher

it’s inhumane what’s going on in many care homes, since my son moved from Young Epilepsy he’s on his third home and now he’s having to move again. The last two homes had to close because of poor care and abuse and neglect and wagers having same problems where he is now it’s a nightmare. The damage it is doing to our loved ones and our family has been horrendous. God knows where it’s all going to end.

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parasiticworm

I'm really lucky that I live in a good supported living home. The care company have decent staff and if anything happened like bad staff member, they don't lend to last long as the main staff won't tolerate abuse.

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49Twister

It must be torture for you I'm so sorry to hear this. My son is 50 with severe learning disabilities and chronic anxiety and still not settled in a forever home, it’s disgusting. He lived with me till he was 41, nobody listened to me then needing extra support and nobody listens to me now. 9 years in supported living and all the good that was done when he lived with me has gone down the drain, they absolutely don't give a damn. I've made an official complaint but found out it was investigated by someone in the care company. They weren't interested in anything I said, it was all a cover-up, lies, lies and more lies. He's somewhere temporary now for 2 years and then placed somewhere god knows where. I feel for you with your child placed there, it's just horrendous, sending a hug. x

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Tracidu

This is a very distressing situation for you , My son is 40 and lives with me , I dread the day I cant manage anymore and I have rely on strangers to care for him . I have found his daycare has changed completely in the last few years , especially since covid , they were invisible to the authorities and the small opertunties they had in day care before never came back and staff attitudes have changed . The odd tv programme about abuse in care home are soon forgotten , Im not saying its essy to care especially for challenging behaviour , I find there is usualy a reason in most cases . Pain or restriction or not getting on with someone can cause anxiety .

Just my view , cant speak for others but I have empathy with parents /cares going through such worry and stress . Also for our children who do not understand the world around them and deserve good care and understanding

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Moeketsi

They are good care home or agencies out but do you due diligence before chose one. I had a good experience with Alma Care Uk.

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