An Edinburgh woman voices security concerns regarding the potential outsourcing of her overnight care service.
The Health Partnership says no choice happened yet. They would check the new service. This ensures good care still happens for everyone. The woman needs the current care. She worries a cheaper service will be bad. She had polio and has mobility problems.
She relies on Edinburgh S workers. They give her medicine at night. They understand her needs well after all this time. She needs help getting up at night. She trusts the current workers. She has had them for over five years.
She fears a new company getting her details. She worries about security. She does not want to give her key code to strangers. She thinks the council wants to save money. She doubts a new service will be as good.
The current staff are well-trained and kind. She feels awful about losing her service. She does not know why they want to cut this support.
The Health Partnership is looking at new options. Most home care is already done by outside groups. They say they ensure high quality care. The partnership wants internal staff to help people in crisis.
They are considering moving the overnight service to partners. No decision happened as of now. The partnership works with outside groups. They monitor care to ensure people feel safe. They want people to feel well cared for ongoing.