I am wheelchair bound with no use of the left hand side of my body. I usually have a carer in the morning to help me dress and shower and get my food and a carer at night to help me get ready for bed. Social Services made me change to a cheaper company who could only provide a male carer. I tried for 3 days but couldn't stand having him help me, but the company have noone else to send and my Social Worker can't find anyone else. This has left me with no carers for the foreseeable future, what do I do? They were the only people I saw in a day so now my mental health is suffering as well. Has anyone got any suggestions?
2006-12-15 03:16:52 · 9 answers · asked by eeore 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I believe Social Services have a legal duty of care. From what you say, appropriate care is available if they use the more expensive company. A male carer is not appropriate for such personal needs. Perhaps you could get some help from Citizens Advice? Take a copy of the most recent assessment of your needs. As other people have said, a local paper may also be interested in your story and that might kickstart the social services into doing something quickly.
2006-12-15 11:33:53 · answer #1 · answered by goulash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak to your local MP and start shouting about it, that usually gets people into gear. Its awful you have to have male carer. Also find out if there are places you can go during the day so at least you are around people.
2006-12-15 11:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by Annie M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear about your situation, but here's a trick for you to try. Those that shout and scream the loudest get the best results. So stop being polite and start shouting. Social Service are there to help you, so DEMAND IT. Good Luck
2006-12-15 11:30:54 · answer #3 · answered by David 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get some couseling and go to therpy to build help your strength. If you learn to do more things on your own you won't need to get a carer, and not getting a carer to help you will make your mental health a lot better b/c you can do it on your own.
And try not to get mad or sad b/c people are helping you. You are going to have to get use to that since you are wheelchair bound.
If you pray to God, things will get better.
2006-12-15 11:22:30 · answer #4 · answered by Just Me 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with David S. but how about just telling them to put you in a nursing home? that should get someones attention because they would not want to go the extra mile money wise. sorry for your predicament I would help if I could.
2006-12-15 11:51:31 · answer #5 · answered by Conrey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is terrible. Will your local papers be interested? Call them or get someone else to. In fact, I'll do it if you want. Send me an email.
2006-12-15 11:20:04 · answer #6 · answered by AlexChappel 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
threaten them with legal action for treating you in such a bad way.
you are a person that should be treated better.
contact your local paper and radio/tv they love human interest stories.
2006-12-15 11:20:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry to hear that. i guess you have no family to help you. i wish i could help but i'm not sure who else you can get in contact with. i hope you find someone soon " love you "
2006-12-15 11:22:28 · answer #8 · answered by nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is awful news. threaten them with the papers without a doubt.
2006-12-15 13:20:49 · answer #9 · answered by lj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋