by Grommit » 20 Nov 2015, 19:34
Thank you all for your responses.
At the moment things will remain as status quo. I did expect, 3 years ago, that, after the three hour grilling the team gave me, that they were seeking to reduce the payments made to Jean. So, for the last three years I have been worried about what the results of the assessment would show.
At least that worry is now over as the assessment comes down heavily acknowledging the care I take of Jean and the manner in which it is carried out.
The next stage is another visit from Social Services to discuss the payment situation.
What annoys me is the fact that the assessment is now three years out of date and things have changed. Things Jean could do then she can no longer do. Sleep disturbed nights have increased, ability to swallow liquids has decreased considerably, unsteadiness on her feet has increased.
Should any reduction in the payments be put forward at the meeting I will complain about several things which will include the age of the report and the fact that Jean does not receive any payments for night time attendance.