Corona – Advice when it is needed
My first crisis call during corona. I have now had that first phone call, where someone has telephoned me to say that they don’t know what to do, but something has [...]
Dealing with hospital discharge
Dealing with hospital discharge I was recently asked to be involved in the discharge of a person from hospital, as the discharge team and social worker thought that it was time [...]
Being a carer – the crucial times to pay attention!
Being a carer - the crucial times to pay attention! I have been asked for advice recently by a number of different clients and there are some key points in [...]
Returning to the community
Returning to the community When people have been in hospital for acute treatment or from there to a care home for some respite, they will have adapted to those environments [...]
Temporary disability
Temporary disability I am currently dealing with a matter of complex surgery that was not as successful as was originally hoped, which has then meant that the person has had [...]
Going to hospital with a loved one
Going to hospital with a loved one There is that horrible phone call, from the police or paramedics that lets you know that something terrible has happened. It’s almost always [...]
Withdrawal of Life Sustaining Treatment
Withdrawal of Life Sustaining Treatment There have been a couple of cases coming to Court recently regarding the withdrawal of life sustaining treatment. Court cases are always stressful and can [...]