This is a long post but a very important one to me.
I have had many, many problems trying to ensure my mum has adequate care. She is nearly 85 and becoming quite confused and for the most part, I seem to be kept out of the loop. I am sharing this with all names removed and I haven’t mentioned which local authority and health board are responsible. After a lot of shouting and threatening to go public, I have an assurance that mum will be moved closer to me, into a care home where she will be properly looked after. I’m not holding my breath.
The following isn’t well written. It is as accurate a retelling of events as I can manage at the moment. I will add to it as and when I get more information.
If you are so inclined to share this, please do. We need to talk about how the care system is letting our parents and grandparents down. Continue reading “Care In The Community?”