ASD and Appointee

Ames

I agree with W06.

Just in case you're worrying, just because you don't get or want care from her doesn't mean you don't need care, especially in PIP terms.

Good luck with contacting social services and writing the letter to the DWP tomorrow.

w06

good luck today matey

MyLonelyWorld

I called the nonemergency police last night to report financial and emotional abuse, but my poor description of the matter wasn't helpful, and they weren't really interested. They also explained that there was not much they were willing to do as there is already a case open against me, where my mom and elder sister have made out that they are scared of me.

My friend tried to make contact about receiving a few of my things that have the most value to me, but mom said she'd leave it to social services, then proceeded to block any contact with him.

I tried to move my doctor's appointment to today, but my GP is on holiday until the 10th, which is when I'm due to visit her anyway.

I went to the Job Centre this morning with the letter. They are going to pass it through to the correct department. They said I could call up and change my banking details, but when I got home and tried they said there is nothing they can do at the moment as I have an appointee. I explained that it's not likely that my mom will contact to relinquish control of my claims, and that she has every intention to sabotage my claims.
I also called the PIP phone number and explained above and they've managed to suspend my claim, and I'll be expecting a visit within the next few weeks.

My uncle is currently writing an email to Social Services to try to get them to speed up my assessment.

Whilst I have family members supporting me, I feel alone as no authorities are in my corner as of yet.

Ames

It just takes time for the authorities to get going.

Can you phone the department which suggested safeguarding and the police?

w06

Well done that sounds as though you've done a lot.

It will take time to get it all sorted, and get the right wheels in motion, you are doing the right things though

are you getting on ok at your Nan's?

MyLonelyWorld

For the time being I'm just gonna let things run their course. Social services will get back to use in their own time, and hopefully sooner rather than later.

PIP which was my biggest concern after how much stuff we had to go through just to get it, has been suspended and I'll be waiting to have my appointee status transferred to someone more suitable whilst I wait on social services.

ESA is another concern, but I have faith that that letter will make it to the correct location before my mother tries to do anything vindictive - the guy on the phone said it doesn't matter, it should affect my claim, but I want 100% certainty.

I'm doing well at my nans, I just miss my home comforts and family pets. I'm also mentally drained now and just want to sleep for a long time.

ETA: When I can get my netbook or use a family members computer, I'll summarise the list of 'demands' for people's input on whether they are reasonable or not.

MyLonelyWorld

Why do authorities give out conflicting information?..

Police said I need to talk to social services about getting an escort to collect my belongings. Social services said I need a police escort.

Hoping my mother will be more reasonable about this (despite her insisting we go through social services), and save her the embarrassment of having the police there.

Ames

Do they mean that social services have to liaise with the police to arrange an escort?

MyLonelyWorld

No idea. Not something I really want to pursue. I'm hoping my mother will be reasonable enough to allow me and a friend to go collect my belongings without any need for an escort.

elsien

It is possible there may be a little bit of buck-passing going on. Or that at the moment you're falling between the two.

Police would generally only be involved if you were concerned about your safety or there was likely to be a breach of the peace. Otherwise you getting your belongings back is a civil matter and not anything to do with them.
Social services may be involved if there was a safeguarding and it was decided as part of any plan you shouldn't go there on your own. But you're not at that point yet.

Is there a family member or friend who would be able to go with you and help mediate with your mum? That might be a quicker option.