tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post5673161491548176472..comments2024-01-26T10:20:37.836+00:00Comments on Diary of a Goldfish: The Big Society and The Charity Model of DisabilityThe Goldfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213378454070776331noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-70188091425691272402010-12-02T23:33:59.499+00:002010-12-02T23:33:59.499+00:00That's true, Stephen. That's why I recomm...That's true, Stephen. That's why I recommend working through a provider organization. That way, even if a family member or friend is hired, there is an intermediary to turn to if things go sour.<br /><br />We have such an intermediary for our respite/therapy funds. Mostly we work autonomously, but the provider organization manages the paper work and the payments, and is there for support and training opportunities when necessary. This particular organization is also a non-profit organization, so the costs are kept low and the funds are spent where they're supposed to--providing care--not eaten up as profit. But even so, it's not run as a charity, but as a community service organization.Stephaniehttp://embracingchaos.stephanieallencrist.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-78894972998727243682010-12-01T23:35:49.401+00:002010-12-01T23:35:49.401+00:00@Stephanie - well said! It's also true that c...@Stephanie - well said! It's also true that carers allowance can be exploited, with family members being paid and then not doing the job through laziness or lack of care. When in that situation, the person in need of care can be trapped with no means of complaining.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331328830331475628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-59501986086611653972010-12-01T22:30:24.318+00:002010-12-01T22:30:24.318+00:00Another aspect of hiring carers is that the qualit...Another aspect of hiring carers is that the quality of care (potentially) increases. If someone engages in care as a professional, especially when they work through a provider-organization, they are usually required to go through training, assessed for quality, and have standards that often exceed the level of care necessary to avoid charges of neglect or abuse.<br /><br />It doesn't always work out that way, of course. But a good caregiver, like a good nurse, often has skills and knowledge a family member or friend is not likely to have.Stephaniehttp://embracingchaos.stephanieallencrist.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-63355987453125272802010-11-18T21:26:28.523+00:002010-11-18T21:26:28.523+00:00Thanks for letting me know, Bendy! :-)
Anonymous ...Thanks for letting me know, Bendy! :-)<br /><br />Anonymous - that's fine, thank you. :-)The Goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213378454070776331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-50196258827716000252010-11-18T20:24:31.446+00:002010-11-18T20:24:31.446+00:00May I reprint this blog on my tumblr? Full credit ...May I reprint this blog on my tumblr? Full credit given and with a link back here of course ( :Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-50036415541017115892010-11-18T12:56:20.313+00:002010-11-18T12:56:20.313+00:00I don't think you're on twitter? So though...I don't think you're on twitter? So thought you'd like to know this piece is in today's Society Guardian, congratulations! BG XxBenefitScroungingScumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-18511513948619247902010-11-18T12:31:39.272+00:002010-11-18T12:31:39.272+00:00That's great, Bendy Girl, thanks again. :-)That's great, Bendy Girl, thanks again. :-)The Goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213378454070776331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-75823763142387634502010-11-18T11:38:46.806+00:002010-11-18T11:38:46.806+00:00It's up here http://benefitscroungingscum.blog...It's up here http://benefitscroungingscum.blogspot.com/2010/11/big-society-and-charity-model-of.html<br /><br />Thank you so much for this, hope the 2 links back are ok? BG XxBenefitScroungingScumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-69272280939028694082010-11-18T11:22:14.856+00:002010-11-18T11:22:14.856+00:00Thank you both!
Dad - in the UK there is a troubl...Thank you both!<br /><br />Dad - in the UK there is a troubling debate about euthanasia. The fact we have this debate isn't troubling in itself, but the language used, the assumption that there are great swathes of disabled people who want out is a problem. The poorer we become, the more that families are relied on for care, the more tragic our lives are likely to be seen...<br /><br />Bendy Girl - of course it would, so long as you link back and so on. Thank you. :-)The Goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213378454070776331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-23101014611132310672010-11-18T09:43:33.153+00:002010-11-18T09:43:33.153+00:00Great post! Would it be ok to put it on BSS as a g...Great post! Would it be ok to put it on BSS as a guest post please? <br />Hope all is well with you, BG XxBenefitScroungingScumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-29658303975999705262010-11-17T23:50:19.196+00:002010-11-17T23:50:19.196+00:00Wonder if you have the same worrying trend in Brit...Wonder if you have the same worrying trend in Britain.<br /><br /> Here, there seems to be a real "Crusade". nearest description I can think of at the moment whereby People seemingly more and more regard the Lack of "Quality of Life" (which Injured or disabled people are perceived to have) makes Killing them off a justifed option.<br /><br /> Unfortunately it seems one does not notice this until you actually find yourself in a position whereby you are almost fearful of any interactions with "Injury management" or "Medical People". <br /><br />http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/3111921/Hospitals-to-blame-in-92-deaths<br /><br /> Another concern is the number of Injured people, who seemingly are recovering well in hospital and then take a turn for the worse and Die.<br /><br /> An interesting statistic would be the number of "Managed" injured people whose deaths are put down to "suicide" each yearPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390728057303887868noreply@blogger.com