Dehumanising. That’s our word of the day. And the word I would use to sum up the entire process of moving into adult services. It’s a verb that’s described as ‘to deprive of dignity; treat …
Jude is hugely social. He loves to chat and make friends everywhere he goes. Friendship for Jude is so a massively important part of his life. I’ve often wondered if Jude realises the people looking …
Last week was crazy. And this is partly my own fault because I let the routine slack and thought I could shoehorn too many things into my day. In the latest meeting with Jude’s social …
Reading has always been my breathing space – something that allows me to escape from reality for a short while. I have quite an active imagination so love to step into a different world every …
Not a long post today (hoorah you say!). But just a little piece of homework for anyone with a young person who requires social care. A huge mistake I previously made was to NOT read …
This is a post I intend to update. As and when I remember additional things I’ve had to do post-16 for Jude, I’ll let you know! Your SEND child hits 16 and has two, maybe …
A four week update on Jude's new supported living home. Is it going well? Hmmmm
It’s been pretty much exactly two weeks since Jude moved into his adult services house. A lot has happened – and a lot continues to happen. We’re about to embark on the financial assessment to …
The last few months (1 year and 4 months to be exact) has drained me, and I think this weekend was the most tired I’ve felt in a long time. I know it’s the relief …
So today was an historic moment. After nearly 16 months of back and forth, total confusion, absolutely zero guidance and support, an adult services place was agreed for Jude. While it isn’t exactly where I …