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Twenty three days ago we had conferance where our daughter was put on CPP. We recieved the minutes a few days later - there is a section where it describes all of the agreed actions going forward (I must point out that these actions were not discussed in any way, shape or form at the conferance so how they can include them in the minutes is anybodies guess!). Anyway, there is a date for me starting a Safeguarding course over a week ago (goes without saying that I couldnt possibly safeguard the most precios thing in my world!) and same date for OH to be asseded for risk. I also know that the first core group meeting has to take place within 10 days of the conferance - it says so on the govenment website. 23 Days and weve heard nothing. Ive texted the SW but no response. I cant afford a solicitor and I want nothing to do with SS. Up until this point they were at my house every other day trying to come up with something else to throw at us (OH IIOC). This is not on. They have already practiaclly destroyd 30 years of happy marriage (im not condonoing what he did or didnt do but weve always been happy together) and now theyve got what they wanted - weve separated, they just walk off and dont play by their rules. Anyone else had this happen?
Don't bother with a solicitor at CPP- they can't really do anything anyway. 99% of them won't get involved until it reaches PLO. Even if you did find one and get them to attend the next conference, they will charge through the roof and are not allowed to speak anyway.
Yes- after the conference, the first core group meeting should be within 10 working days and then every 4-6 weeks after that depending on the guidance of your LA.
Has the SW done any house visits since the conference as they are supposed to do announced visits every 10 working days and don't be surprised if they do some unnanounced visits in between.
The only way I found to push buttons is to submit a complaint, they don't like it but it's tough- they can't impose restrictions on your life then decide to take a back seat because now you are in "the system".
infeel your pain x
Yes- after the conference, the first core group meeting should be within 10 working days and then every 4-6 weeks after that depending on the guidance of your LA.
Has the SW done any house visits since the conference as they are supposed to do announced visits every 10 working days and don't be surprised if they do some unnanounced visits in between.
The only way I found to push buttons is to submit a complaint, they don't like it but it's tough- they can't impose restrictions on your life then decide to take a back seat because now you are in "the system".
infeel your pain x
Yes Bs mum, ss is by far the cruellest, coldest, uncaring institution I have ever come across, I swear. It is outrageous how they treat families and what they get away with. They lie, cast blame, and dodge bullets, even more than the government! I expect there are some decent sw's but we haven't encountered them yet on our current journey. They should be supporting families in crisis but instead they make things much worse than they have to be.
I hope you find something lovely to do today in the sunshine :)
I hope you find something lovely to do today in the sunshine :)
Thanks - only problem is I cant find out who to complaint to. Ive looked on the county council website but there is just the option for general complaints and I think this needs to be very targeted. We dont even have an email to contact, onlt the SW first name and mobile number but they arent answering. Its an effin disgrace!
It was a generic email for my complaint at my council aswell. As long as you state the complaint is about children's services, they will direct it to the team. Councils deal with so many things and departments that they tend to only have a general email address for complaints so they can log them centrally and then distribute them internally x
I am in a very similar situation to you to the point I am on very strong tablets due to how ill they have been making me. We had a conference back in November where my daughter was put on a CPP - suppose to have a core meeting within 10 days, no one showed up on teams, and I still haven't had one to this date. Then in our review conference SW told the chair it hasn't happened because I work full time. They have caused so much upset, and now they have questioned my daughter and upset her.
I know you won't be OK but people keep telling me 'they are just ticking boxes', I know it's hard but they will make your life even more hell when they come round then they will disappear for 2 weeks, and ignore you. We are expecting a visit next week but going to try make sure we are out as had enough of it.
If you get anyway with how to complain let me know. And I tried to get a solicitor but they didn't want to know they just sided with the SW, they said they'd only get involved if they take it further which I won't let that happen.
I know you won't be OK but people keep telling me 'they are just ticking boxes', I know it's hard but they will make your life even more hell when they come round then they will disappear for 2 weeks, and ignore you. We are expecting a visit next week but going to try make sure we are out as had enough of it.
If you get anyway with how to complain let me know. And I tried to get a solicitor but they didn't want to know they just sided with the SW, they said they'd only get involved if they take it further which I won't let that happen.