Controlled prescription drugs.

[daffy654]

I just found out that an elderly relative of a friend is being asked by one of her carers to supply them with her prescription painkillers - namely dihydracodeine. Is the elderly lady at risk of prosecution for giving them to the carer? and is the carer breaking any laws?

[Everhelpful]

Yes to both questions.

[daffy654]

What would be the likely outcome if the lady was caught? She is 73 and bedridden after multiple strokes. The care provider has supplied many staff who abuse this fact by taking her pills,potions etc even without asking. Her grandson who is a friend of mine has made multiple complaints to the company concerned and to social services all to no avail. I hate to see a vulnerable pensioner being taken advantage of in this way and leaving herself open to prosecution.

[froggequene]

Her grandson should go to the police - first, he should speak to a solicitor or the Citizens advice to find out what his grandmother's position would be, I very much doubt they would prosecute an elderly woman who has suffered multiple strokes, an argument could probably be made her judgement has been impaired due to her illness & her dependence on these people who care for her.

If Social Services are the ones providing the carer, are they willing to change the carer?