Andrew is in his 50s and has been supported by MacIntyre since 2023. Prior to MacIntyre supporting him, Andrew had been admitted to hospital from his previous organisation due to pain caused by impacted wisdom teeth where a DNACPR (Do Not Attempt CPR) order was placed on Andrew. Andrew’s father, a former solicitor, was able to fight against the order. During his time in hospital Andrew’s mental health declined rapidly, and he was moved to another hospital. When he came to MacIntyre, we discovered that the DNACPR was still on his file and have worked with his GP to have it removed.
Life since moving in
Since moving in, Andrew is thriving. When the team were supporting him to move, they were told that he would only ever speak a maximum of six words. Andrew’s mum had said Andrew never spoke at school, or at home although she had heard him sing nursery rhymes in his room. Andrew has a great sense of humour, and enjoys joking and laughing with his staff, and now asks for medication if he is in pain. He enjoys singing and has even joined a local choir.
Andrew’s parents have also seen the change in Andrew, stating that ‘Staff are wonderful and so caring for Andrew, we honestly couldn’t have asked for better.’ Having not been home for 21 years, Andrew now visits once a month to spend time with his parents.
Andrew is also building relationship with neighbours, which began with a drive through coffee.
Future Plans
Andrew and his support team recently joined a local Mental Health Walk. Andrew’s mum had explained how much Andrew enjoyed walking, and that he’d spent his late teens and 20s walking around the Lake District on holidays. Andrew’s team are now researching more accessible walks for Andrew to enjoy.
MacIntyre has a really positive relationship with the local GP surgery. The GP and clinician are reviewing Andrew’s medication with the aim to reduce his medication over the next 12 months.
