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Disabled Person Personal Assistant leaving without giving notice

AlisaK · 2017-10-31 08:54:48

Hi there, I am posting today on behalf of one of my friend that has been left in a really tricky position by his personal care assistant. Please find below a short version of his story. He would need help on what to do concerning that situation. I am a disabled person employing live in carers. On Friday, one of my employee…

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Sarastro Posts: 400 Forumite

8 November 2017 at 10:37PM

I don't think it's a wind up...just another sad tale from the underfunded social care sector.

I wouldn't pay her anything. What you might owe for holiday, etc. will probably be outweighed by the costs you will incur in finding alternatives carers to cover her walking out.

Debt 1/1/17 - Credit Cards £17,280.23; overdrafts £3,777.24
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