Steve from England

Something good happens. I'm not saying any more here, it hasn't all gone through yet but things are looking hopeful for at least one small victory in the great scheme of things.

Something good happens. I'm not saying any more here, it hasn't all gone through yet but things are looking hopeful for at least one small victory in the great scheme of things.

Today I decided that I'd have a no pressure day where I didn't have to have any pressure at all and just chill out. So, in a relaxing way I got up at 7am and then had to tell Zoey to get out of bed and got moaned out for my efforts. Then I chatted to my Dad (that was OK). Then I took Daisy to school followed soon after getting back by taking Deej to the doctor to get his feet sorted. Home again just before dad left at 9:45 I got a call and then an email from CSCI, I was right. He said from the information I have given him that the home would potentially be breaking CSCI rules by not allowing Jermaine to have a webcam and gave me reference to the rules relating to that. Any connection between a webcam and a CCTV device depends on usage and location and neither of those apply as it is not being used as a security device and as his place is self contained, no other service users are involved so it isn't a civil liberties issue. That may be good news but I suspect the home is s...

Today I decided that I'd have a no pressure day where I didn't have to have any pressure at all and just chill out. So, in a relaxing way I got up at 7am and then had to tell Zoey to get out of bed and got moaned out for my efforts. Then I chatted to my Dad (that was OK). Then I took Daisy to school followed soon after getting back by taking Deej to the doctor to get his feet sorted. Home again just before dad left at 9:45 I got a call and then an email from CSCI, I was right. He said from the information I have given him that the home would potentially be breaking CSCI rules by not allowing Jermaine to have a webcam and gave me reference to the rules relating to that. Any connection between a webcam and a CCTV device depends on usage and location and neither of those apply as it is not being used as a security device and as his place is self contained, no other service users are involved so it isn't a civil liberties issue. That may be good news but I suspect the home is s...

Today didn't bode well. I had this feeling that the meeting at the Coach House was about to be a dictation rather than a discussion. From the outset the attitude of Ali, the new manager was aggressive. Even though the issue of the webcam was way down the agenda she wanted to be there right off. We had to get her to hold fire until we had discussed other issues first. I should point out that Ali is the manager of Phyllis who runs the Coach House. Both of them seem to have decided that everything which went on before they took over is in the past and should be left there. They are doing this with some very serious issues which remain unresolved. Today was mainly about this webcam though .... Ali came right out and said that because she'd had complaints from staff members (Nick) about the underhanded use of the webcam (?) she decided to check things out where they stood legally, whether they had to accept my imposition! She said she wanted to get everything 'above board' a...

Today didn't bode well. I had this feeling that the meeting at the Coach House was about to be a dictation rather than a discussion. From the outset the attitude of Ali, the new manager was aggressive. Even though the issue of the webcam was way down the agenda she wanted to be there right off. We had to get her to hold fire until we had discussed other issues first. I should point out that Ali is the manager of Phyllis who runs the Coach House. Both of them seem to have decided that everything which went on before they took over is in the past and should be left there. They are doing this with some very serious issues which remain unresolved. Today was mainly about this webcam though .... Ali came right out and said that because she'd had complaints from staff members (Nick) about the underhanded use of the webcam (?) she decided to check things out where they stood legally, whether they had to accept my imposition! She said she wanted to get everything 'above board' a...

I can't believe the stupidity of CSCI (Inspectors of Care Homes) My son is mentally handicapped and lives in a self contained flat which is part of a building with 4 flats in it run by the adjacent care home. We have just been told that we cannot speak to him any more on MSN using his webcam because as far as CSCI is concerned it is a recording device akin to a CCTV camera. If I can't get this stupid piece of logic overturned it means he has to have his PC removed because the webcam is part of it built in. The care home is understandably following directions from CSCI but even so, what the fuck is wrong with using some common sense in these cases? What is it about bizzy body agency types that makes them think that common sense plays no part in the care of the disabled? But then, the government is no better! In 1996 the Tories introduced some law that means that those who are paid for their care home by the NHS are deemed to be in hospital and, as it is presumed that all those i...

I can't believe the stupidity of CSCI (Inspectors of Care Homes) My son is mentally handicapped and lives in a self contained flat which is part of a building with 4 flats in it run by the adjacent care home. We have just been told that we cannot speak to him any more on MSN using his webcam because as far as CSCI is concerned it is a recording device akin to a CCTV camera. If I can't get this stupid piece of logic overturned it means he has to have his PC removed because the webcam is part of it built in. The care home is understandably following directions from CSCI but even so, what the fuck is wrong with using some common sense in these cases? What is it about bizzy body agency types that makes them think that common sense plays no part in the care of the disabled? But then, the government is no better! In 1996 the Tories introduced some law that means that those who are paid for their care home by the NHS are deemed to be in hospital and, as it is presumed that all those i...

I got a little angry earlier, indeed, really rather upset as it happens! Since Jermaine has been in Corby I have considered I have had a good relationship with the carers there as though we were working together to make sure Jermaine had the best possible level of care. Just in the last month or so I have had reason to doubt this was the case. They had become secretive in the way they have dealt with me. In particular after the attack by Simeon the atmosphere has felt less than it was. They seem to have had real issues over the computer. I have asked several times if there was a problem as it never seems to be turned on. At least, MSN Messenger never seems to be running. Every time I have asked I have been told the PC was on and they had no idea why he did not appear to be online. I found out today they have been lying to me. It was explained to me from Lucy over at the PCT what has been happening behind my back. Apparently someone or several someone(s) have taken it upon themselves to...

I got a little angry earlier, indeed, really rather upset as it happens! Since Jermaine has been in Corby I have considered I have had a good relationship with the carers there as though we were working together to make sure Jermaine had the best possible level of care. Just in the last month or so I have had reason to doubt this was the case. They had become secretive in the way they have dealt with me. In particular after the attack by Simeon the atmosphere has felt less than it was. They seem to have had real issues over the computer. I have asked several times if there was a problem as it never seems to be turned on. At least, MSN Messenger never seems to be running. Every time I have asked I have been told the PC was on and they had no idea why he did not appear to be online. I found out today they have been lying to me. It was explained to me from Lucy over at the PCT what has been happening behind my back. Apparently someone or several someone(s) have taken it upon themselves to...

Yes, the internet based gift it away place. I have had a few things which I have been getting rid of on there and it does seem to mainly work. The biggest problem is the amount of responses to popular items. I had one item go within minutes of it appearing and collected within the hour and a further 20+ email asking for it to which I replied with an apology. It does get rid of the old junk but boy can it be intrusive. The woman who eventually had my old laptop was OK, lived local but then I got lumbered with a fair bit of after sales support advising her how to set it up. Then there was another woman who came around with her son and was deciding on the doorstep whether she wanted it or not after I had already told loads of people it had gone! She did take it but why did she not realise that once you have agreed to take something, unless it is significantly not as described, you take it? There is a guy due here within an hour or so to take several other items but I already have someone ...

Yes, the internet based gift it away place. I have had a few things which I have been getting rid of on there and it does seem to mainly work. The biggest problem is the amount of responses to popular items. I had one item go within minutes of it appearing and collected within the hour and a further 20+ email asking for it to which I replied with an apology. It does get rid of the old junk but boy can it be intrusive. The woman who eventually had my old laptop was OK, lived local but then I got lumbered with a fair bit of after sales support advising her how to set it up. Then there was another woman who came around with her son and was deciding on the doorstep whether she wanted it or not after I had already told loads of people it had gone! She did take it but why did she not realise that once you have agreed to take something, unless it is significantly not as described, you take it? There is a guy due here within an hour or so to take several other items but I already have someone ...

Erm ... nah, didn't do anything ...next! OK, there were some significant happenings in 2007 Apart from a couple of trips to Calais, one with Deej & Robin and the other with Deej & the girls I also had three holidays in 2007. In January I sunned myself in Gran Canaria paid for by Matt (eventually). I then went to Gran Canaria again in July wit the whole family and friends but not Matt as he was broke (again). In November Deej and me went to Disney Resort Paris which was almost funded by Tesco vouchers. In July I finally managed to get Jermaine moved to his wonderful new flat in Corby from the hell hole he was in before. In October I managed to get Zoey some additional life skill education. 2007 was the year of automotive madness for me. A time to lose a small fortune on the sale of my Citroen but to gain at a huge discount my Chrysler. In June I watched Acorn Antiques in Milton Keynes with Deej and Nick. In September the kittens Jack and Freddie joined us but in the beginnin...

Erm ... nah, didn't do anything ...next! OK, there were some significant happenings in 2007 Apart from a couple of trips to Calais, one with Deej & Robin and the other with Deej & the girls I also had three holidays in 2007. In January I sunned myself in Gran Canaria paid for by Matt (eventually). I then went to Gran Canaria again in July wit the whole family and friends but not Matt as he was broke (again). In November Deej and me went to Disney Resort Paris which was almost funded by Tesco vouchers. In July I finally managed to get Jermaine moved to his wonderful new flat in Corby from the hell hole he was in before. In October I managed to get Zoey some additional life skill education. 2007 was the year of automotive madness for me. A time to lose a small fortune on the sale of my Citroen but to gain at a huge discount my Chrysler. In June I watched Acorn Antiques in Milton Keynes with Deej and Nick. In September the kittens Jack and Freddie joined us but in the beginnin...