Hiya,

> Basically, it's good news that you will be among people who need less care - they will be healthier, stronger and more interested in enjoying life.

But the other place had just re-assessed me and got what I needed right!

I need a lot myself – at least in places where people need more care, that care has a chance of being good; I was in one place where the people were more able and was basically left to do my own thing, along with a friend of mine who could do even less than me. All we did was watch rock DVDs while all the others complained.

Another place was shocking; no staff with a good grasp of English, no ceiling hoists, and I was severely told off by the manager about overworking the staff when I was one of the most able. It should be shut.

I'm told I won't go there, it's in my notes I can't stand it, but I am frightened to death I'll have to.

> Can you arrange a visit to the new place to check out the atmosphere?

Mum & Dad are having a look tomorrow, then if they think it's good, someone's coming to assess me on Tuesday.

> The really nice thing about new surroundings is that you will meet new people- and I have always found that there is nothing better than people.

If I can't find somebody I get on with, the problem's obviously with me. I always form a bond with someone in there, I even did in the place that should be shut. I think my music taste helps.