Social work diary: ‘The client doesn’t want to see us, is suspicious and tells us, firmly, to go away’

Monday
After exchanging pleasantries about our weekends I complete a Care Act assessment for someone I saw more than two weeks ago. Although I have my written notes to refer to, I may have forgotten some facts so I contact the residential home to clarify.
My afternoon is spent in a different nursing home with a man who has a significant cognitive impairment. Staff at the unit are friendly but I have to ask the carers to talk in the office.  I’m aware everyone can hear as they talk abo