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Trevor
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I have now cancelled my homecare because my wife became so anxious. This now means that we will be able to self isolate but I will be spending a lot of time in bed. Keep safe everyone
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I am one of those who have carers coming in to my home. It is a concern because 2 carers come every morning and every day they are assisting up to 20 care recipients. We make sure that they wash their hands before putting on their gloves and put on a…
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Later this week another wheelchair user and myself user will be travelling to Burton on Trent to attend a Transport for Wales meeting with one of their suppliers. It was not possible to find a local taxi operator to take us in our wheelchair to Ashby…
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I sincerely hope not Will. The only local taxi that my chair has been securely strapped into was driven by a guy whose wife is a wheelchair user. A few years ago I contacted our largest taxi operator telling them that I was willing to show their dri…
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Hey Mandy don’t let the useless idiots get you down. I too get frustrated living in what can only best be described as a backward society. Sounds strange but stories like yours ignites my enthusiasm to better this world. Not sure who it was who …
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Hi, let us all try to contribute to something positive. Please complete and share accordingly: * Survey for individuals, family members, carers and support workers: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SSCKN85 * Survey for representatives of grou…
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I had to call for a taxi today and amazingly one was available, although I booked the taxi two hours before it was required. Although the vehicle that took me to my destination had a ramp and a wide side door entry there was not enough headroom or ro…
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It is certainly raising awareness to the situation. I have been contacted by the media who are keeping an eye on this forum and the Disability Wales survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WT59VQ6 is worth completing.
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Emm that is so good to hear. I have been keeping an eye on the taxi situation and talked with some fellow wheelchair users and none of us have been charged for our wheelchairs since the act came into place but there are access issues that need to be…
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Hi Sam, There were representatives from several Local Authorities who attended the ‘What matters most' storytelling workshop in Swansea but the Authority which sent more than one, including a senior manager was Monmouth. I hear lots of lots of posi…
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Yesterday I attended a 'What matters most' storytelling workshop in Swansea hosted by the Wales School for Social Care Research / Co-Production Wales. Fortunately delegates from one enlightened Welsh Local Authority attended in force which is not sur…
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Wise words Stu. Yesterday I attended a 'What matters most' storytelling workshop in Swansea hosted by the Wales School for Social Care Research / Co-Production Wales. Fortunately delegates from one enlightened Welsh county council attended in force w…
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After reading Richards entry on the 24th I contacted a leading UKAS Accredited Certification Body who have replied: Thank you for your enquiry, to provide a response to try and help… We do not certify any Welsh Local Authorities to ISO9001, but…
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Hi Adele, having travelled and worked in many African countries where the lack of welfare contributes to disabled people's difficult life's an organisation called ResponsABLE assistance which I run to assist disabled people in disaster situations wor…
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Hey Sam, Perhaps Direct Payments will be of benefit as you will then have control of appointing a domiciliary care agency. You can apply via this link https://www.gov.uk/apply-direct-payments and from my own experience by being in control of my home-…
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Often practice (reality) is better than accredited training. It has been an honour to be an Expert by Experience for a forward thinking organisation who have been working with a day centre as guests (service users), day centre management and local au…
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Hi Richard, Do you know which Local Authorities in Wales meet the requirements of ISO 9001?
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Toby, Anti social culture is a matter of perspective. Perhaps a separate Anti social culture discussion group can be set up should you feel like doing so.
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Hi Toby and welcome to the forum. If you home-care has been set up by your local authority you will need to discuss this with your social worker. However if you are in receipt of Direct Payments you can chose your own home-care provider. There is …
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Hi Summer, unfortunately Bedroom Tax will come into play if you are in receipt of housing benefit. Check out https://www.bromford.co.uk/customer-area/my-money/changes-to-benefits/bedroom-tax/ For many disabled people bedroom tax has created s…
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Angel your friendship and support is very much appreciated.
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Tracy I am just a person who cares about people. The therapeutic value of my activities is priceless.
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Hi Noddy, This is not an advice forum but this Social Care discussion is an opportunity for service users, service providers, carers and people interested in the delivery of social care in Wales to join in as they feel appropriate. You can join…
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Hi Sally, from my own experience Direct Payments have contributed to my independence and apart from a couple of ‘misunderstandings’ have not been too much of a hassle. I have been a DP recipient for over 16 years. You can check on line or conta…
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Wow! thank you for that. I wish that I knew who you are as I don't know anyone called Angel but Angels are always welcome in my life and this forum.
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Hi Summer I remember chatting to you and thank you for joining this forum. Difficult question to answer as I don't know your 'situation' or your family. Sometimes good heart to heart communications with parents can create a mutual understanding.
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Hi again Haley, Great news that you are now with a good agency. Me too now and it really makes a difference. Previously I was put to bed so early at night that my family and social life was practically non existent. Even though I receive Direct Payme…
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Hi Haley, I hope the info provided answers your question. http://cssiw.org.uk/docs/cssiw/report/161027aboveandbeyonden.pdf may help you further.
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Hi Haley and welcome to the forum. If you are in Wales the agencies have a duty of care monitord by the governments Regulation and Workforce Development Team. Check out: https://consultations.gov.wales/sites/default/files/consultation_doc_files/16…
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Welcome to the forum Emm, Bill and Sally. Bill I appreciate your wanting to use an alias. Feel free to use this forum to interact as you feel appropiate. Sally are you living in Wales and if so what region? If you feel uncomfortable supplying such…