Im on the phone to everyone SS, health, anyone. its like woolworths in the 80s "not my department". Well, Gemma is MY department and they are not doing this. THEY ARE NOT.


MY MP seems rather busy this afternoon (just been re-elected thank God) but his office have been in touch with the heads of finance.

waiting for a response now but with so many press conferences in the next wk or so MP has made it clear he is willing to make an example of them, he will do it if he has to.

In the meantime the TC have explained they are trying to find a way through for Gems to remain for at least a few more days until matters resolve.

They are owed a fortune.

It is bad enough but physically, Im so poorly and Im just not able to fight the same as someone fit could today.

What a day this is being.

This is disgraceful. Hope that you can get a response quickly.

Eleanor x

UNBELIEVABLE!!! how can this happen??? you shouldnt have to fight for this, its been agreed!!! b****y beaurocrats!!!

Hi Jenni

I don t know the ins and outs of all this but can fully understand something is seriously wrong here and you shouldn t be going through all this. We all know stress and worry doesn t help us at all, and you are so poorly just at the moment.

Thinking of you, Julia xx

this is appalling after all their promises, and then to expect you to sort it out. SO infuriating that they can do this too a vulnerable youngster, AND her family. Hugs, L

Oh Jenni
praying for this tunr around asap,not acceptable in any way such vunerable young lady disgusting,good mp gonna make stink about it.
as if your not feeling unwell enough, ohh they need get act togther and fast.prayers.
hugs melly

O Jenni i just caught up on this - is there any way we can help, there must be something....

Will have a deep think about this, you just cannot be expected to face this without some excellent support......
If you think of anything please just let us know - straight away

Jenni, do you have access to advocacy services?
They could be very helpful - either on behalf of Gem OR yourself especially with the potential impact this may have upon your health.
OR an advocate each....
....strength in numbers....

Please let me know if I can help in any way big or small, i wish I lived nearer - then I could be your advocate......

This situation is just unacceptable but it WILL be sorted,

Could we start a petition, persuade your MP to get involved.........?

Take care, stay in touch,

With lots of love Liz xxxxx

PUBLICITY PUBLICITY PUBLICITY. This decision is wrong wrong wrong and if yoiu want me to bollock anyone for you, just say.

Oh deat Jenni - I just can't believe this is happening - it's no wonder you are so ill with all the emotional turmoil of Gemma's placement let alone finding out it isn't bee paid for. Am thinking of you and hope you can get some help in sorting this out.

Julie xxx

Interestingly enough the LA has placed 2 young ladies with the TC in the past and they have had nothing like this problem.

this is because they are LAC- ie children in the care system (different departments etc).

MY MP is rather busy at the moment (sorting out the next government or something minor...) but he has been on his blackberry. His office have faced the finance offices of the LA and NHS on his behalf and also sent a copy of notice of constituency press conference with a space highlighted under AOB....

Funnily enough the faxes have been flying into the TC and they should have the moneys by the middle of the wk. Not even cheque, but direct transfer. One body are paying, the other are not (and should be) but it looks like this can be chased later- frankly i dont give a monkeys as long as they pay. You would think it was their own wages...
Gemma is just her, well, "her". Everything as it should be at the TC.

Jenni

PS Strange message from post adoption "Do not under any circumstances collect Gemma from the TC" hmmmmmmmm?????