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About: Wishaw Locality Support Service / Social work services Wishaw Locality Support Service / Wishaw and Shotts Home Support Service

(as a relative),

My brother is in his 50s, he has Down's Syndrome and early stage dementia. The social care he is receiving is quite frankly unacceptable. 

At present he has 3 morning visits per week from a care agency. The carers on each occasion  are in the house an average of 5 minutes. Their portal always says he is fine on leaving, whether this is the case or not. Social services now say they have to install tech devices in place of care. 

I find this unacceptable and both my brother and myself are struggling with this situation. 

He has been diagnosed by a physiatrist for mental health for learning difficulties who recommends more care is put in place .

The Speech and language therapist has also advised a carer should be with him at meal times as there is a choking risk. As sister and unpaid carer I am not equipped to care for someone with special complex needs. 

I look forward to a response.  

Thank you 

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Response from Sam Cairns, Project Manager, North Lanarkshire Advocacy 7 months ago
Sam Cairns
Project Manager,
North Lanarkshire Advocacy
Submitted on 13/12/2024 at 16:54
Published on Care Opinion at 16:54


We provide advocacy for people with leaning disabilities.

All our details are on our website.

Please make a referral and we will try and assist.

www.equalsay.org

Best wishes

Sam

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Response from Patricia Kearns, North Lanarkshire Health & Social Care Partnership 6 months ago
Patricia Kearns
North Lanarkshire Health & Social Care Partnership
Submitted on 17/12/2024 at 11:59
Published on Care Opinion at 11:59


Thank you so much for taking the time to contact us. I am happy to plan for a full review of the care arrangements to resolve any ongoing issues as a priority. Please do not hesitate to make contact with Wishaw Social Work department on 01698 348305 and we will progress.

Best regards

Angela O'Brien - Locality Social Work Manager

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