Well, what a day that has turned into.
The child was unable to go to the podiatry appointment, we never know how things are going to go until a couple of minutes beforehand. So an absolute pain in the ass since I had a taxi booked. So since the podiatry advice line and central booking are no help at all and told me to speak to a podiatrist (that I can't do without a phone number, which we don't have because they won't hand it out), I decided I may as well use the taxi and go to the appointment alone and see if they would speak to me.
Explained the situation to the receptionist, she told me to take a seat. I was able to speak to the podiatrist, explain all the challenges the child faces and that my son needs help. She was absolutely lovely, took loads of notes, and even though she doesn't do home visits, due to her health problems, she has agreed to do a home visit to meet the child and hopefully get a look at his feet and plan next steps.
So since I was at the doctors surgery anyway, I decided to speak to the receptionist about medical issues my child is having (and him being unable to leave the house), to find out how we get him help. Receptionist asked if it could be dealt with over the phone, I said not really but an initial phone call would be a really good start. So a phone appointment has been made for Tuesday, where I can speak on the childs behalf and then we can take it from there.
So yes, while I was seriously angry with how unhelpful NHS Fife were on the phone last week, I am entirely thankful of them today. Being able to speak to staff face to face makes a huge difference. There needs to be better ways of doing things though for those with additional support needs, disabled etc. I have the skills to advocate for my son (even if I do end up at breaking point, but thats a me issue). I had the ability today to go to the surgery - even if it did cost £15 in taxi fare and then an hour hanging around in the cold for a bus home which we all know has left me absolutely fucked for the rest of the day. Things shouldn't be this difficult though.
Ramblings over with - for now.
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