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How u now Marilyn, poor u (gives hug) sends chicken soup, Vic,cough mixture, hot water bottle, wraps duvet round M's shoulders.

So sorry hun, very brave of you. Remember, you can take action without them being aware.

I'm here, we're all here for you sweetie.

Take care

xxx Shimmer xxx

l didnt go in again today lm not feeling any better
but l phoned and actually got to speak to the matron
she put mum on the phone but she couldnt hear me
l had a bit of a moan about things she said she would look into things l will try and go in tomorrow cant sleep for coughing

thanks every one for all the help

ok speak then hope all goes well with bro send him my love and give him big((((hug)))) from me xxx

Be lovely hun, looking forward to it. Off to see bro tomorrow, check he's really okay.

So pleased same rules exist in most places. I was in care, one that began with B....do's, hit with stilletto shoe, more - bro with belt. Lol!

Getting ready to watch Oliver! xxx

right im off to relax and watch tv for a bit have just made home made rice pudding tc bb tomoz kerry xx

its the same training now i always say to fellow workers treat them with respect say nice things and keep calm i work in residential now but used to work in mental but we have lady at work now who has to go in mental unit for respite care every few months very scary when they turn will ring tomoz night after 6 if thats ok kerry xx

So pleased hun, was worrying for you.

Big hugs too ((((hugs)))))

As typing just read that you train re agreessive or challenging behaviour. Lol, prob not quite same but did same when training as foster carer (not one now, had 2 bed house then, fell preg after 10 yrs of trying.)

We were taught to hug them tight, whisper in ear, something like, it's okay, you are loved/worth something ..., they'd end up sitting on my lap, me on floor with knees bent under me. Very loving way to diffuse situation, safe/loving for children, couldn't hurt me or themselves. They would always 'calm' down, come for hug afterwards. Bless,

hi ss hope your evening is going ok i feel abit better now have had rest take care big(((((hugs))))) kerry xx

Okay hun, places duvet round shoulders. There you go hun, sweet dreams. xxx

thankyou hun will have rest now be back later take care xxx

Pleasure hun! Wrap up warm, passes hot water bottle. There u are, try to have nap. xxx

thankyou ss hun will luv the chicken soup cant beat home made thanks for delivery will take it all tomoz with me to work ((((((hugs))))) xx

Joy, I'm jumping for Joy! (apologies, couldn't resist!) He's ready hun, me too. Very independent and yes, those moods!

Poor, poor Kerry - sending Vic, menthol tissues, night nurse, day nurse, home made chicken soup by express delivery. Hope u okay soon hun.

Luvsyall too! (((hugs))) xxx

good afternoon all hope your well hi ss hope you have had good day im pooped just got home from work and full of cold big(((((hugs))))) luvs ya all kerry xx

Joy, hun - thank you. Had meant to nudge, son moved out last night (got flat), back today - he and son gone now with half the contents of our house?!

~~~ to all.

Blushes, you all so nice too, thank you though. Gran of Oz, thank you, wipes eye, means so much. xxx

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Pops home from lunch quickly

Have asked to see various Policies plus 'Ofsted' type report, friend of mine has pulled up some info already.

Sis in law on the case - we've learnt over the years to keep records, always walk around with small pad and pen. Times, dates, photo's (bro's black eye) + guess what she discovered yesterday!

Bro (remember he has catastrophic head injury) can get confused sometimes, kept talking about split lip, she couldn't see one. He pulled lip up and there, right in front of her was infected split lip inside mouth. She insisted doc called immediately, a/biotics.

Aint life great!

Speak later, lol

Threads gonna run, run, run for all those who need it.

Just want to reinforce that 99% of Carers/Nurses are abs wonderful! It's the small minority that cause the damage/pain/harm, ...

hi all hope your all ok and your day is going well good advice meg i have to do training every six months to keep up with all the new laws and regulations and all though i now work in residential care used to work in home for people with mental problems i have traing to deal with aggressive or challenging behavior and know what to do and how to restrain correctly within laws also pova but it is everyones right to ask to look at all nurses and career traing also reports on progress take care all kerry

Shimmering ``glad to see the thread still very active. just a thought that if the care unit has had any meetings you and your family are entitled to have a copy of the minutes. may be also useful to ask if they have rewritten your brothers care plan to reflect any changes. I would also be asking what training the staff have been given on how to de-escalated potentially aggressive situations ( and how current this is). Keep nudging. Meg