The family of a Glasgow pensioner left paralysed after suffering a stroke last year has raised concerns for the 70-year-old.
John Wheeler's son, also called John, said he is worried his epileptic dad might have a seizure if he doesn't have his medication at a set time every day.
He claims his dad should be taking his epilepsy medication at 7.30am every day with help from home carers, under the management of Glasgow City Council.
Since May, there have been four occasions where staff arrived at John's home, near Cranhill, at around 9.30am which has left his son worried.
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However, the council says John is allocated a time slot between 7.30am and 10am - meaning care staff have arrived within that timeframe.
John Jr, 38, told GlasgowLive: "His stroke has left him paralysed and he has very poor mobility. He has a seizure every couple of weeks and is on medication for that.
"My dad has been told he has to get his medication by 7.30am from his own GP. For the last two weeks, they have been coming in at 9.30am.
"My dad is really upset about it. He needs to have his medication at that certain time and needs help to get out of bed.
"I am worried my dad will have a severe seizure if he doesn't have his medication on time, something bad could happen. I am very disappointed and he deserves a lot better than this.
"My dad needs a lot of personal care as well, somebody needs to help him to the toilet at that time too. He has soiled himself because he can’t get to the toilet himself.
"It’s impacting my dad’s health."
Glasgow City Council has contacted John's GP to see the effect, if any, it would have if he doesn't take his epilepsy medication at that specific time.
A spokesperson for Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership said: “Home Care Staff spoke to Mr Wheeler (son) on July 10 about his concerns and he has kindly agreed to leave the medication out so his dad can take it himself, should he need to.
“There have been four occasions since May where staff have arrived after 7.30am but still well within Mr Wheeler’s allocated time slot.
"Home care does not operate to exact times but within time bands. It can be challenging to arrive at set times as events with other service users can hold home carers up.
“We are also contacting Mr Wheeler’s GP to seek advice on the impact, if any, of a delay to taking this medication.”
