Hi, my name is Annethewheelie!

Annethewheelie

Hi, sorry to jump straight in with you guys, but I've just been royally stiffed on my care package.  Has any one else been culled?  Has anyone else challenged ?  If so, how?  Help!
And a very happy new year to you all...

Lisatho11987777

Hi there is alot of problems eithin the care sector there is a shortage of carers docile services have been cutting packages  are you haveing the same sort of problems 

There is help you can get to challenge decisions depending on the situation and if it is something that can be resolved 

Annethewheelie

Hello, You’re right about the shortages, I’ve been short staffed for a while. At least I knew once I managed to recruit I had my Direct Payment to pay them. I can’t help thinking I’m missing something that I can go from a care package that was doable to something literally half its size. I’m wondering if anyone else has gone through the process and if it was a process or a precipice!

L_Volunteer

Hi @Annethewheelie

I am really sorry to hear you are experiencing this. It must be really frustrating and upsetting. Unfortunately, this is not my area of expertise which means I am hoping someone with more experience in this area can respond to you soon. However, in the meantime, I just wanted to respond to let you know we hear you, we are listening to you, and we will help you in any way we can 

Lisatho11987777

I am the main carer for my mum but I was a carer in the community for many years I think most of the problems now is because of corona virus I am lucky I have the carers for mum when I am in work I have personal assistant carers I have three but its a struggle when one is off sick 

Carers are leaving carers hsve covid or had covid and have long covid even PA carers are hard to get care is changing alot some companies have closed down care homes have had to close because there are no staff there are alot of people struggling to get care  have you advertised on the carers register for carers or asked social services if they can help 

L_Volunteer

Hi @lisathomas50

Thanks for sharing your experiences. Your ongoing support within our community has been acknowledged. Thank you for all you do. You have insights that I, unfortunately, don't have and that's really helpful!