Originally Posted by
SLUDGE FACTORY
Tis very true , it used to be that local authorities had care homes for the vulnerable , now they are mostly private and the owners take in massive profit
My old man was in one in barry , it was filthy and the only hoist they had was broken
We eventually found one nearer to our home near bridgend which was better but still had its faults and was 800 quid a week
Now my old dear has mobility problems after coming out of hospital and after six weeks with the local council care team who have been coming in and waking her up , showerwe need ing her , making her breakfast and doing her shopping they contract it out to a private care firm and the difference in quality of care is staggering ......they turn up late , forget to open her curtains and leave early ......and the council are paying this firm for the pleasure of doing something they do really well , all to save money because central government says so
Luckily we can get as much care as we need in wales up to a cap of £90 per week , god knows what it's like in England