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amh
August 16, 2013 13:22
Now dd is home for good I am looking at things for her to do etc.She is under adult mental health and as part of her assessment I discussed respite. I was told that people under this team do no access respite..What are your experiences/ thoughts.ds2 who is under the transitional team has respite which has been set up via his direct payments.I am concerned about the impact on ds3 now she is at home 24/7.He has been quite cruel to her verbally and seems to have no patience with her.And is so out of character for him. I think he needs to know that he will have some nights with her out of the house and not have to listen to dd and ds2 bickering all the time. It does my head in at times and she does take a lot of my time.
rosegarden
August 16, 2013 16:16
I have a friend who manages a number of small homes for adults with mental health issues. They each have a high staff ratio and low resident number. I know she has a bed in each that is offered as respite. It seems to be used on a rota system by the same few users allowing them to feel at home and relaxed.It is private run but almost all of her residents are paid by SS. I know because she moans about the paperwork to get the money. I know one of her regulars is a young woman with adoptive parents and huge attachment style issues. My friend however does say that the fight to continue the respite is constant but much needed.
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Pear Tree
August 16, 2013 16:42
Hmm, you as her carer are entitled to respite.Have you got a carers assessmentIt's not through the dwpThis is via the adult disability team, just ring up and they come and assess you.
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