Why Katie Price is devastated?
Katie Price is at odds with her local council about the care she is providing for her son Harvey.
The 46-year-old former glamour model expressed her shock, saying that the 22-year-old had been denied assistance by the authorities because they thought he had «no healthcare issues, only social.»
With Katie’s bankruptcy, Harvey, who suffers from several diseases including autism, blindness, Prader-Willi syndrome, and septo-optic dysplasia, will be leaving his £350,000 residential college in December.
The TV personality provided an update on the matter on her podcast, The Katie Price Show, stating that Harvey may be placed in social care closer to her home.
«The social workers who handle funding returned yesterday, and they think that because Harvey is here, he doesn’t need medical attention,» she angrily exclaimed.
that his needs are limited to social care. They want him to reside in a social care facility since they believe he has no health issues and are refusing to fund him.
Katie continued by outlining Harvey’s medical issues and how his doctors and social worker are urging her to challenge the ruling.
«So obviously the doctors and all that are good with me,» she stated. He is taking medication to stay alive, has a hospital passport, and is cortisol deficient, which means an adrenaline crisis could strike at any time.
«What are they talking about if he gets sick and ends up in the hospital?» Anyone out there who is in a similar scenario to mine? Everyone knows Harvey has health problems; I’ve done documentaries on the subject, and it’s been documented, but people just assume it’s behavior.
His social worker even says, «You have to appeal it,» and I’m like, «Are you kidding me?» All because of the money. Now, I have to file an appeal.
«Harvey looks like he’s going home, but I won’t let him suffer.» Not home, but somewhere closer to me, across the street. After Christmas, he won’t be able to continue attending college.
West Sussex County Council has been contacted by MailOnline for a response.
Recall that back in March, Katie disclosed that she had to leave the £350,000-per-year residential institution because the celebrity was twice declared bankrupt.
Harvey has been living and attending the specialized school National Star in Cheltenham since 2021, but Katie acknowledged she «can’t pay» the hefty tuition after being hit with a £750,000 unpaid tax debt.
Earlier in the year, Katie confessed, «I’m having a nightmare at the moment,» on her podcast, The Katie Price Show.
We wanted him to complete another year at his institution, or if that wasn’t possible, we wanted a placement, but [the local government] hasn’t agreed to that.
They’ve given me till July to find him another place, so that’s three months. You have to take it easy and use the transitional move when dealing with someone like Harvey.
«Three months is not a long time, but I’m trying to find somewhere nearer or something for Harvey.»
Katie’s £2 million house was taken back by court bailiffs last month.
Two months ago, the 46-year-old glamor model received an eviction notice for her property.
Katie argued in an exclusive interview with MailOnline that she had made the decision to leave the property and that, following her second bankruptcy declaration, she had «sorted» her financial problems.
Since then, Katie has relocated to a quaint Sussex village and is renting a smaller house.
A uncommon genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome results in issues like incessant cravings for food, stunted growth, and decreased muscular tone.
Learning challenges, a lack of sexual development, and behavioral concerns including tantrums or stubbornness are other possible problems.
A defect on chromosomal number 15 is the source of this rare ailment that affects one in every 15,000 children born in England. It occurs by accident.
Since there is no known cure, the goal of treatment is to control the symptoms; parents of those who are affected are advised to help their kids maintain a good, balanced diet.
When compared to other children their age, children with the condition can consume up to six times as much and still feel hungry.
It was initially reported by Swiss physicians A. Prader, A. Labhart, and H. Willi in 1956.
