Have just recieved this letter from our health visitor.This is meant to be supporting evidence.
I am laughing at this as it is so pathetic and inaccurate it's a joke .
I should add that i asked her for this 3 weeks ago.
She has even got his date of birth wrong.
No mention of his communication problems.
I have also never said that he can't walk because of his back.He has trouble walking because of poor muscle tone and balance problems.
His sleeep has been an issue since birth and yes I am stressed because I haven't slept for 2 1/2 years.
I have been asked by to write a supporting letter for the application form with respect of * 06.04.2004.
I have known Matthew for approximately one year as the families Health
Visitor.
Matthew has experienced many problems since his birth; he has visited
Ryegate Children's Centre under the care of Val Harpin Consultant
Community Paediatrician since he was 6 months of age.
He has shown significant sleep problems from around 9 months, different strategies and pharmaceutical drugs have been tried with Kttle result, this problem has been explored by Health Visitors, Medical Staff at Ryegate and the Sleep Clinic held in the North of Sheffield. Matthew's lack of sleep and poor bedtime behaviours cause the family particularly his mother a great deal of stress and concern.
Matthew is also seen by a physiotherapist due to mobility difficulties he has worn special boots Piedro boots in the past but is now able to walk unaided, although his mother reports he can only walk for short distances due to lower back pain which is currently been investigated by staff medical staff.
Matthew also has a Portage worker who visits Matthew on a regular basis to support Matthew and his family.
I hope this information will be useful in helping you to process Matthew's application, do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any further assistance.
So what should I do ?