Research Findings -
Theme 5 Decisions
Decisions
The participants were asked about their involvement in the best interests decision,
that were made on their behalf.
One participant was aware that their social worker discussed with them the
prospect of moving accommodation, before the decision was made.
• Interviewer: "Ok. Do you think you were involved in the choice or decision to
come here (supported living accommodation)?"
• Jordan: "Yes."
• Interviewer: "Ok, and how were you involved?"
• Jordan: "My social worker and me talked about it."
Another participant reported that it was their foster mum who made the decision
for them to move to supported living.
• Interviewer: "Do you feel it was your choice to come here (supported living
accommodation) or was it somebody else's choice?"
• Elaine: "Nah, well, it was my foster mum's choice because she thought it would
be better if I was with someone younger and with more girls instead of just
anyone way over my age and get rid of embarrassment and stuff."