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Scarlet22 Fri 15-Aug-25 15:28:21

We need to have a care needs assessment, on my fathers changing care needs. I would like to use an independent social worker for this, does any one of previous experience of this?

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butterandjam Fri 15-Aug-25 16:19:34

more info here

www.independentage.org/get-advice/care/taking-action/independent-advocacy

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silverlining48 Fri 15-Aug-25 18:10:33

Why would you not use the local social services older persons team ( or whatever they are called now)?
I have a feeling that a private assessment does not provide you with any services and whoever provides the care will have to do their own assessment.

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silverlining48 Fri 15-Aug-25 18:25:18

The independent advocacy link is a worth a look.

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Aveline Fri 15-Aug-25 18:48:58

Loooong waiting list for SW care assessment.

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Luckygirl3 Fri 15-Aug-25 18:57:40

Long wait and sadly their role has now become to find a way of saving the LA money - I speak as an ex SW who watched this sad change as it happened.

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silverlining48 Fri 15-Aug-25 19:06:00

I retired 20 years ago as a SW for 20 years, working predominantly in child protection, with a last couple of years in Adult care, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Everyone woukd have been seen according to needs in a reasonable amount of time. It’s probably changed now.

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NotSpaghetti Thu 02-Oct-25 09:13:56

Just wondering how you got on?
Hope this is all behind you now and you have something appropriate in place.

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