A recent press report highlighted the case of a lady in Northern Ireland who was starved to death over a period of time by her carer.   The article comments that instead of giving the food to the lady that she was supposed to be “caring” for the carer sat and ate the meals in front of the helpless 70 year old Alzheimers sufferer.

It was only when her family became concerned by the amount of weight their mother had lost that they took matters in their own hands and installed hidden cameras.   Needless to say they were absolutely horrified at what the camera revealed.  

Although this highlights the care provided to an elderly Alzheimers sufferer it can in effect relate to anyone who is dependant on another, whether it be a family member or employed worker, to provide the essentials of life and to care for the individual properly.

Mayo Wynne Baxter regularly instruct Carers and Therapists on behalf of clients. Whether it’s for a child with cerebral palsy or an adult who, due to clinical negligence or an injury sustained as a result of an accident,  is unable to look after themselves either physically or mentally.   Established, experienced companies with a proven track record are used to provide the correct people taking into account the injury and the level of assistance required.

The cost of providing such care is factored into the final settlement figure thus ensuring that assistance can be provided for as long as is needed.  But it doesn’t end there.  To ensure that our clients are receiving the consistency and standard of care expected a case manager (independent of this firm and those providing the care) is employed to oversee the needs and the care given once their legal claim is finalised.    For those who sadly do not have the mental capacity to handle their own finances a Deputy is appointed within the firm to look after the financial side ensuring that the money is not misused.

For more information contact the Clinical Negligence Team

By Andrea Roberts

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