On Monday 18th February my world was turned upside down. I was asked to come to a meeting at the social services office in New Port. Nothing could prepare me for what was about to happen, I saw Lisa Brennan the support worker who I have known for around 2 years. She was friendly enough but I did get the feeling she didn’t like me seeing my grandchildren in Ryde, she would say to me most families meet at the contact center. Giving me the impression she didn’t want to be there. I had 3 hours a month with my grandchildren we had a meal, chatted about school, took photos and have fun. At the meeting, Ms. Brennan dangled a form in front of me asking me to read and sign it. Children services had reduced the time I spent with the boys from 3 hours a month to one and a half a month. The letter went on to say that I was to keep my hands at my side when I met up with the boys. At this point, I was unaware that Lisa Brennan had written in her feedback report that she had seen me touch the boys inappropriately. I became upset and said I didn’t want to see the boys again. I said that I would see them at their school. I should have seen them on Thursday 22 February, I waited for over
an hour for them they did not turn up. I came home and rang the foster carer he told me that children services had canceled my time with my grandchild. To be continued. By Dorothy Maude.