CASEWORKER STORY
16 January 2020
I was asked in February 2019 to see Mr & Mrs L to seek assistance for a week's respite care at Princes Marina House. Mr L has mobility issues and his wife is his carer. I raised the necessary funds from the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust. While looking at their benefits, I advised them to get on to the Department for Works and Pensions as I felt they were being short changed, this resulted in an increase in their benefit.
I then referred Mr L to the local Adult Social Care as I felt he needed a stair lift. This resulted in an Occupational Therapist visit and a stair lift being installed through the Local Authority.
I also contacted The Royal British Legion to obtain two lifeline wristbands for them.
I noticed that Mr L's legs were getting worse and raised the necessary funds for a private Occupational Therapist assessment and an Electric Powered Vehicle from The Royal British Legion.
Sadly Mr L passed away on 22nd November 2019. His family are happy for us to post his story and picture on this microsite.