Hi,
I am an unpaid carer for my brother who is head injured, up until now we have had no assistance and I do everything for him myself. I’m at the stage where I’ve got health problems myself, and am no longer physically or mentally able to look after him so I have requested an assessment for him so he can get a care package. I want this to be in place as he has no one else and I need to make sure he will be looked after when I am gone.
I’m very intimidated by the thought of going into these/meetings and assessments and I’m worried I won’t be able to get what my brother needs. Can we get an advocate to come in with us who knows about SDS and can ensure we get everything we need from the process? Thanks.
Morning @Brookhaven87 you can find independent advocacy services in your area here: Find an advocate - Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance Depending on where you live there’s likely to be an independent support organisation or carers centre that might be able to help too. You can use the SDSS find help tool here: Find Help - Self Directed Support Scotland Or let the forum know which local authority area you live in and we might be able to point you in the right direction.
How is your brother with making decisions? Does he make all his own decision for himself? Does he have an attorney or even guardian?
EDIT: I only ask because it may affect his rights to advocacy and your role, but as Ian says if you contact an advocacy service they’ll know better than I do probably.