OPAL News

Thomas called OPAL after his GP advised him to grant Power of Attorney to his daughter. Thomas was having memory issues, and was not really sure what Power of Attorney is, or why he should be taking it out. The OPAL adviser explained to Thomas and his daughter about Power of Attorney, and helped them to find […]

May called OPAL because she felt that she needed a handrail next to the steps up to her front door, because she was starting to struggle with getting in and out of the house. The OPAL adviser asked if she had ever had an Occupational Therapy assessment, and she had not. The OPAL adviser […]

Ms A has been living with Mr B for several years, they both have learning difficulties. Ms A is now pregnant, and their GP and the Social Work department have expressed concerns about the safety and security of the child once it is born. Naturally, Ms A and Mr B want to address […]

Miss D called OPAL because she was looking for a service to deliver shopping to the house. The OPAL adviser was able to give her details of care agencies that can do so. In the process of exploring why Miss D could not go out for her own shopping, Miss […]

Mr H visited his parents in Milton of Campsie over Christmas, and was alarmed about how frail he found them. He had to return to London before New Year because of work commitments, but he phoned OPAL on his lunch break and spoke to an adviser about his concerns. The […]