They gave her a specific date of when the client thinks the money was stolen. The problem with that is a different carer would have visited the previous evening and another carer on the afternoon on that day. My Fiancee visited in the morning. They haven't said where the money was, (drawer/purse/under floor boards!!) when it was placed there and the last time it was seen before noticing it was missing. I feel these details are crucial to my Fiancee proving her innocence or at least narrowing the search down to a few people (carers/family/friends/misplaced by client). At this point management may never be able to prove what has happened, but at least all parties involved will be able to form their own opinions. I think deep down her managers know she is not the 'type' and she has always had good relationships with people she has cared for. I'm sure these people would describe her as honest, hard working and someone you could depend on, as would I. I am well aware that this will probably end with nobody found guilty of the theft, and if my Fiancee continues working for company, restrictions in place to ensure all carers involved will not be able to provide care for this client in the future. For now I would like to concentrate on how to ensure her employers deal with situation speedily, fairly and legally.

NO. I would trust her with my life. I know 100% she did not take the money. We have a very honest relationship and i know she is not capable of theft. She is a very honest person. TOO honest sometimes!! I don't want to go into detail at this time but until a concrete time frame is given we can only guess who stole the money. From general conversation about work colleagues I could easily suggest one or two others who fit the bill. The problem with the whole situation is lack of evidence/information as i have stated. Because of what I consider very poor management of the whole situation my Fiancee is suffering and I am growing increasingly frustrated. Hope this helps. thanks again

Update: My fiancee was sent a letter asking her to a further meeting to discuss the investigation. She'd only arrived home at 13:35 to find the envelope on the doormat. On opening she discovered the meeting was scheduled for 14:00 that day!!(24th March). Without notifying me of the situation she rushed up to office to meet with management. The letter did say she could bring along a work colleague but, with insufficient time to organise this, she went alone. I clearly went mad when I found out what she had done because she should have contacted them to re-arrange due to insufficient notice. Her reasoning for going was the fact that she has reached a point where the stress of the situation was taking it's toll and she just wanted to see where the investigation was up to. She is well aware that any further meeting will have to organised in a professional manner!!. The new findings of the investigation: The client has been named. A date and approximate time of when they/the client think the money was stolen. 'BLOODY JOKE' I said. Things not mentioned: A timescale from when the money was present to when it went missing. Who was present/visited the property within this timescale i.e. other carers/family/friends Which other employees, or even how many, are mentioned/involved in the theft. I have spoken to my Senior Shop Steward today and he advised my Fiancee to speak with the police(crime prevention) This she has done. She did not mention dates/names/company name etc.. Just basically that she has been named in an allegation of theft in the workplace(client's home). They advised her that this is a serious situation and, from what she said, agreed that her managers were dealing with the situation very badly. Mainly the timescale of the investigation and lack of information was of great concern. They advised her to press management for more information and instructing a solicitor may be her only option if this drags on any longer. Slander and deformation of character may have to be discussed if more evidence/findings are not presented and to also mention how her mental state is deteriorating, ecpecially with the 'investigation' moving at such a slow pace. We are now considering her next move. Should she write a letter outlining her concerns i.e. lack of information/evidence,investigation timescale ? Should she mention she has spoken to the police(without disclosing any information which would breach her contract or disrupt the investigation) ? Would instructing a solicitor be wise and if so ask if him/her could be present at the next 'investigatory meeting' ? At the moment she is still suspended on full pay. I'm really worried about her. Her mood through this harrowing time has taken an all time low and I feel so helpless. If only I could have ten minutes with these ********s to give them a piece of my mind!! Any thoughts on the present situation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for your support

She's been with them for 18months. Not a union member and no direct union associated with her employers. She's worked in care for ten years and never been involved in a disciplinary or had an allegation made against her. I get the distinct feeling that sometimes the face fits and sometimes it don't!! There is quite a lot of bitching that goes on and maybe the first incident has prompted a movement against her as she did question the lack of support when speaking to her manager. She doesn't know who or where the allegation has come from and whether any others, if any, are involved. It's a very stressful time for her and the guidance/support is very much appreciated. thanks

Hi all, my fiance has been accused of theft in the workplace. She works for a private care company and moves around from house to house providing care to mainly elderly patients. She was asked into the office for a seperate matter to this allegation and was told she could bring a witness. ( I don't want to go into the initial work related issue-it was a minor issue on something unrelated) On arrival at the office she was told her witness/colleague could not be present and she would be facing a new allegation of theft in the workplace. Her line and senior manager then put to her that an allegation of theft had been made by a client and her name had been mentioned.(other carers may have been at the property within the unmentioned timeframe) They would not discuss by who, when/where the alleged theft took place and that at this time the client did not want the police involved. They have suspended her(did not mention under what pay condition) and said no more information will be offered until a full investigation has taken place. what rights does she have? Should she be suspended on full pay? Does she have a right to more information at this stage? Can she involve the police without consent from the client? many thanks