Doctor referral to SS

[Janedownourlane]

Hi, I hope someone with experience of this could tell me what the procedure is when an elderly person's GP decides that a referral is necessary to SS due to that person becoming unable to manage at home independently. This is the situation with DM. She is adamant (and in denial) that she will not move from her home or accept help, and will decide what to do next 'when the time comes'. Unfortunately it probably has but she will not accept this.
Thank you.

It may be that the GP has also referred her to the local older persons community mental health team (if she hasn't previously been seen) for specific diagnosis and consideration of treatment options

Anyway good luck
Constantly Losing things snd constant calls isn't seen as, it indicates she's getting distressed for periods.
I'd be checking her fridge for out of date items and how she managed to cook (does she use gas) and considering telecare options etc. If you can encourage mum to see a someone to talk about 'if there's anything that can help keep her more independent' then that'd be super.

If you don't already have it, do look to set up lasting power of attorney property & finance and LPA health and welfare. You don't absolutely need the latter but is helpful in situations where the Person has history of refusing services, for once capacity is lost, because of how well you know her to help weigh up options

How did it go OP? Did you find out where GP referred her?

Hi threeteens Thanks for enquiring. It hasnt gone great to be honest! The SW went round and had a meeting with her and has fed back to DB. Apparently she convinced them she was fine, appeared ok and was very much against any help. Said she shops (she doesnt) and manages without daily support (she doesnt). They are now 'aware' of her and that's how things will remain at present apparently.
DB believes a crisis is just around the corner and wants us to up the support. Its so difficult to stand back and let her struggle but I cant do the driving (2 hours each way) too often.