Case Study
Jane has Alzheimer’s and is blind. She has temporarily moved into your care home after being hurt in a fall on some slippery ice. Bill, her husband, was also injured in the fall, and is unable to care for his wife at home. Social services decided that Jane should be moved to a permanent care home but Bill is distressed by this idea as the home is far away from his family and friends and they wouldn’t be able to visit or take him to see Jane. Social services tell Bill that the decision is in Jane’s best interests.
- Is this the best action that could be taken?
- Who should make the final decision?
- Name two pieces of legislation that would have a bearing on the decision and explain why they are relevant and important.
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