Nothing shocks me where that mob are concerned    

You've got it rough col and I feckin wish I could change it   

I'm sorry to hear how you have been treated Cologne and particularly as you are so reliant on these services. It does seem quite inconsiderate (bordering on negligence) that they would send someone with an illness to you knowing your situation and how you would be affected.

I hope there are channels for you to highlight your experience and that there is someone who will look into it and ensure they do a much better job in the future. Is there anyone you can call to help with a meal tonight? I hope there is.

Feel free to rant as much as you want you are perfectly justified in doing so. 

Rant away  if I lived nearby I'd come and cook for you. Someone I know has been working as a carer for the past year and some of the stories she has told me about how some of them don't give a sh-t and just want to get in and out as soon as they can is disgusting, I hope someone turns up to help you soon 

I used to work for a company running a similar set up.

Simply say if it does not improve with immediate effect you will make  a complaint to Soc Serv and refuse their custom.

 . . . its not poor me at all

no

youre not ranting

youre taking care of yourself

youre entitled to be looked after

sending someone who is ill!! WTF!!

bloody hell-what aimee said

id bring u fish & chips

try & make sure youve got fluids (not gin)

Yeah. Complain, nothing will change if you don't.

Yes, I agree, give them hell Cologne

Blimey Col! I hope it's sorted soon 

I have 'simply said' St. Renton and the company has been looked into, but they are humongous and will just chuck their carers and employ new ones.

WHAT A SHOWER

I cannot believe this Is happening ...can't someone get you a fish,n chip supper takeways are still open  here at the back of beyond 

have we sunk so low ,Is there no-one to help you xxx will your daughter come ?

I won't rest knowing this 

Cologne thats absolutely atrocious  Incompetence bordering on negligence 

So sorry you're suffering and can't even get a meal tonight. Please rant away !!!

My daughter has tomorrow off (rare) so went out tonight. If I call her, she'll be contemplating driving. It's not an option. Frodo.

I obviously won't starve to death, but I just don't feel cared for. I'm having a large Brandy and try and laugh about it.

Yes please but its pretty upsetting though

Col, can you order something in just for tonight?

My daughter has tomorrow off (rare) so went out tonight. If I call her, she'll be contemplating driving. It's not an option. Frodo.

I obviously won't starve to death, but I just don't feel cared for. I'm having a large Brandy and try and laugh about it.

You're not!!! Poor Cologne 

Go ahead and name the care company! They don't deserve anonymity. Name and shame them online!

Cologne

this has really upset me ...please you must report this anything I CAN DO ?

like everyone else on here I would xxxx  I would like to keep in touch via your posts ...would that be ok cos I hate folks foisting themselves on me 

love and night xxx

Cologne

Give them hell tomorrow

I've just got off the 'phone. Because I rejected the carer with throat infection, I have no right for another one. There you have it. I will be on the warpath tomorrow, but most companies are the same, so from the frying pan into the fire.

Thank you x

Can you get onto social services tomorrow to 'ask their advice' on what you should do if it happens again?

I'm astounded by this Cologne ... it's totally unacceptable

That is a fecking disgrace Cologne. You reject someone because you could get an infection and you have no right to any help. That has left me fuming and saddened

Col, you are justified in having a rant. The so called "care" offered to people in Britain is a disgrace. 

Cologne 

I`ll phone you in a minute. Get a food delivery number ready. I`ll order what you want. x

Appalling  They're putting you at risk Cologne.

Wouldn't you qualify as a vulnerable adult? You ought to be protected under POVA. Wonder are you, or could you be referred to POVA?

A care worker putting your health at risk, then the management leaving you without care when you raise concerns, could get into trouble under POVA requirements.

Rexi and moonie, I have to speak to Social Services. This isn't an isolated occurrence, but it took tonight for me to blow my top. Thanks everyone for bearing with me, I know I can be a pain in the arras.

That's not so at all. So don't even go there young lady

Scotty  you are wonderful ..

I am so disgusted Col.....I wish you lived near me and I would bring you dinner and see to your pets......this is so unnacceptable I'm fuming for you

Night Cologne

I don't think you are a pain in the bum at all ,personally I think you are scared and tired worn down perhaps and no bliddy wonder ...Cologne member meant nothing to me just a member on ga ga ...Its been a learning curve getting to know folks and Christmas too  so hello and take care and your kitten hope to get to know you better  xxxxxxxxxxx

Awww Cologne  

You don't ever complain about the people actually carrying out the work.

You go over the head of the company itself and complain about how its ran to the local CQC (Care QUality Commission)

Just spoke to cologne. No food delivery service where she lives but she`s got cheese, tomatoes and bread. It will take her a wee while to get organised but she will eat tonight. She`s remarkably cheery. I`m phoning back in 20 mins to see how she is. I`ll keep you updated.  

Fankoo Scotty

and me absolutely terrible - too many of these horror stories around - its all down to funding and money not human need anymore

that's a relief - still terrible though

same here - can't believe it  - terrible

How many carers(decent one's) could you get for the rises the MP's are about to get Ros?

Oh Cologne Like others I'm shocked disgusted and angry, how do some people sleep at night! Could your doctor and daughter also complain? the more complaints the better. I hope something's resolved tomorrow so you're not left in this situation again

Scotty, a nice act of kindness