Tired DD

[Daisy]

Sun1 - what a dreadful, impossible situation. Our friend's daughter is lucky to have amazing parents and I can't even imagine what it's like for those very vulnerable service users who have no-one. Your CEO and her DD must be exhausted - I know how tired we were after one visit to the hospital recently. I'm sure the remote support you offer is a lifeline, but knowing you, I'm sure you wish you could do more.

We've never been in this sort of situation before, and there's no road map. All we can do is our best and be kind to everyone we're in contact with.

[Gemini]

My sister was moved a couple of weeks ago from the bungalow she and one other lady share, with a carer each. They just don't have the staff to carry on in these circumstances so she is in a 5 bedroom place now. I am assured she will move back when the crisis is over. She has no capacity to understand why she has been moved and was happier in the smaller unit. No one can avoid these changes though.

[Daisy]

Gem - your poor sister. It's so awful when you know they don't understand. I'm sure she's being well cared for, but the larger unit must be difficult for her. Our friend's daughter is physically very active and even though she's mostly non-verbal loves to see 'her' people. She's used to long walks, activity and having people around her. My friend, M, her auntie ,spent half an hour on the phone with her last night, and said it was exhausting, but we both agreed it gave her parents a short break.

As you say, we can't avoid the changes, and just have to do the best possible in an impossible situation.

[Nanto2girls]

it must be so confusing when they can't understand what is happening.

[Daisy]

Nanto - you're right, it is. You feel for them, but at the same time feel powerless to help them.

[Nana]

It makes me feel sad reading this thread. This virus is having such awful ramifications.