THANK you for bringing to the public's attention the plight of respite homes - 'Staff issues' force temporary closure, (Globe February 14 edition).
After working for the council many years ago being a carer, it is plain to see that the wages these carers earn are not enough to do the hard job of looking after the elderly.
I was paid a lot more each week 25 years ago, than is on offer now from the greedy owners.
I know how much we have to pay for respite, because I need it every so often or I would be ill myself.
I forget the number of homes I have checked and refused because of the poor hygiene and smells.
I picked my husband up after a day because I felt so guilty.
Good job I did, because he was suffering from pneumonia.
Nobody had picked up on him being ill.
He was admitted to hospital that day.
Minimum wage is a joke.
Again I think you for your article.
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