So as not to drip feed, my brother has lifelong mental illness, has never had paid employment, dropped out of 1st year uni and I believe may have undiagnosed autism. He lives alone in our late fathers home. Our mother died in her mid 50s. Dad had Alzheimer’s for 5 years and died in 2017. In about 2015 brother also had a breakdown and being the only relative in the picture I had to manage care for both of them, while holding down a job and having 2 young kids. It consumed my life for about 5 years. About 4 weeks ago I realise brother hadn’t answered any of my texts for 2 weeks, went round ( it’s a day trip) to find him in bed, home in a total mess, rotten food in fridge etc ( although TBH this is pretty much his normal environment, but it was obvious he wasn’t eating, self caring etc) . Contacted GP who did a visit, referred to social services, mental health team. I made a point of letting them know 1) he gives permission for me to obtain info re his care 2) he would not manage an outpatient apptmnt . They agreed to do a home visit and I gave them the Keysafe number. Today ( I’m on holiday abroad) I get a text saying they didn’t manage to visit ( no reason given) and can they arrange to visit with me. I text back, the text doesn’t deliver because it s a no reply number. They don’t give me a name or email address. I’ll try ringing tomorrow. We are heading to mountains after that and there won’t be reliable internet
My question is, how can I ensure they take this seriously? I will arrange to go over and meet them when I get back next week. But I can’t drop everything only to find they flake out etc. if anyone works in mental health services and can offer any advice I’d be grateful.