Social workers duties

[Lonnie]

I need to find out excatly what the duties are of a Social Worker for adult mentally handicapped people, been trying but can't get the info I need.

Would anyone on here know, or have a link please?.

Thanks.

[Lonnie]

Hi Cruella and amonty,

Had the meeting, the only ones there, were the Social Worker, Daycare manager, my wife and myself, it went pretty much as I thought it would, pureley because its a private centre, the only other one in the area, an NHS one, wouldn't have been suitable, we looked sometime ago, they have three kitchens, all open plan, and they wouldn;t have been able to stop my daughter accessing them, and they wouldn't put preventivr measures in place.

The Package that was decided, although they know we are not happy about it, and will be taking action, (MPs surgery to start with), was that the centre will, for a trial period of three months, cut down to thirty five miles per day,
If that doesn't work out, at present, who knows?.

The Social Worker is taking to panel, the proposal that they fund another two hundred miles per month.
I can't see that being agreed, but you never know.
He is also going to contact Motorbility, to see if they will extend the annual mileage.

Thats about it.
I'd like to thank you both for your support and advice, they were, and will be, very useful in the coming months.

[cruella]

Hi Lonnie,
I have been wondering about your situation all day and how the meeting went.
Yes, it is just about what I expected the outcome to be also.
They throw you a very small lifeline, That is Social Work and day Centres at their best, just to show they are prepared to compromise.
I still cannot fathom why they need to clock up 35 miles a day!
Where has the money gone that funded their bus before you gave them the use of the car?
Yes, I would be taking your case to the House of Commons. I do hope you made them aware of this too.
Keep fighting this Lonnie!
Social Work and Local Councils just hate when MP's or Councillors are involved.
I certainly would not allow this matter to rest.
Most people do not shout loud enough for their families and just accept what so called "Trained Staff" have to say.
Even going as far as to asking why kitchens in Council buildings cannot be changed. I would have thought that in the light of health and safety, that was not allowed now. Councils are big on Health and Safety now.
Explore every avenue Lonnie, as this is only a short term solution they have agreed to. Your Daughter has her whole life ahead of her and it is up to you her life is made as good as it can possibly get.
Good Luck, to you, your Wife and family.
Keep us posted.

[Lonnie]

Hi Cruella,
I still can't get over it, with all you problems, you still have time to help others, thats the mark of someone special.

I really can't thank you enough, for your advice and moral support.

Of course i'll keep you posted to developments, and I wish both you and your husband well during the coming times.

[cruella]

Hi Lonnie
I find there is always someone else worse off than yourself in this world.
We all have our problems and you know what they say about a "Problem shared"
Just keep us posted and don't let them get you down!!