lorryw Report post Posted September 5, 2005 I have just contacted my local (I thought) branch of the Princess Cares Trust only to be very nicely fobbed off. I had read someones, sorry I cant remember who it was, post stating how wonderfully helpful they had been. I rang the Winchester branch only to be told my son was the wrong age group (hes 20)and I was out of their area. I only live 10 miles from the branch I rang and when I pointed this out I was told to ring head office who directed me to a branch in a totally different county. I suppose I am looking for a knight in shining armour who can tell me how to spur my ss department into providing the care and support we need. I contacted the NAS who were no help either simply recommended I hire a solicitor with Disabled rights knowledge. Any advice very gratefully recieved. Thanks, Loraine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kazzen161 Report post Posted September 5, 2005 You could try Carers Together - they have several branches throughout Hants. Have you asked SS for an assessment of your and your son's needs? What did they say? The Princess Trust does seem good - if you live in Winchester - I am 10+ miles away too. Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oracle Report post Posted September 5, 2005 Sadly I think they do have an area remit Which is of no help to you. But I never thought that there was an age remit I am going to check that out. Carole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
call me jaded Report post Posted September 5, 2005 Is Winchester in Hants? Speakeasy Advocacy Service Unit 7F, Jubilee Court, Jubilee Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3DL Tel 01256 332795 Cited as Good Practice in this ASD leaflet http://www.nas.org.uk/content/1/c4/34/67/advocacy.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorryw Report post Posted September 5, 2005 Thanks for all the info guys. Where would I be without you!! My lad has had an assessment. He left school over a year ago and I left work to care for him. After a meeting with ss last week and becoming aware that providing services was a problem for them no staff/funding I suddenly felt very angry. None of it is our fault and in a way I am subsidising ss by providing his care. I will investigate all the information tomorrow. Loraine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kazzen161 Report post Posted September 6, 2005 If you have no luck let me know - my friend is going through this at the moment with Hants with her son. Carers Together has a lady who helps with Direct Payments, and they might be able to give you some tips on how to get some services. Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
