Post by hans1928 on Aug 22, 2009 8:49:16 GMT
One of the problems of growing old is the fear of going into residential and nursing care. Fear of losing a home, hard fought for.; fear of not leaving Dependants a little nest egg. Only in England do we have this problem. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are caring enough to protect the elderly and infirm from UN-necessary worry and harassment. How they pay for it, is a mystery.
The family of a Worcester woman, have successfully appealed to the Health Service Ombudsman, over the decision of the NHS Worcestershire decision, that Alzheimer's and circulatory dementia was not a health problem. This gives hope to many. It may result in a uniform form of practice with regard to mental illness. If in doubt APPE|AL.
It does appear that the NHS(read Government)does not want to admit elderly and infirm people have health issues, because it wants to save money to waste on other projects.It does not want to pay for their care. May I conclude in quoting from a man called Anthony Blair, in 1997. "I do not want my children to grow up in a country where the only way frugal pensioners can get long term care is by selling their home" We now know what his promises are worth. He will be rewarded for his care and consideration be becoming the first President of the European Union.. In the next General Election, my only question to canvassers will be "do you intend to follow the last government, and force me to sell my home, to look after my wife and I, we are far from well, at this time" I look forward to their answer.John P Mellor OBE., QSM. President National Pensioners Convention City of Wolvehampton. Chairman City of Wolverhampton and District United Ex Service Council WV37BG 01902338904
The family of a Worcester woman, have successfully appealed to the Health Service Ombudsman, over the decision of the NHS Worcestershire decision, that Alzheimer's and circulatory dementia was not a health problem. This gives hope to many. It may result in a uniform form of practice with regard to mental illness. If in doubt APPE|AL.
It does appear that the NHS(read Government)does not want to admit elderly and infirm people have health issues, because it wants to save money to waste on other projects.It does not want to pay for their care. May I conclude in quoting from a man called Anthony Blair, in 1997. "I do not want my children to grow up in a country where the only way frugal pensioners can get long term care is by selling their home" We now know what his promises are worth. He will be rewarded for his care and consideration be becoming the first President of the European Union.. In the next General Election, my only question to canvassers will be "do you intend to follow the last government, and force me to sell my home, to look after my wife and I, we are far from well, at this time" I look forward to their answer.John P Mellor OBE., QSM. President National Pensioners Convention City of Wolvehampton. Chairman City of Wolverhampton and District United Ex Service Council WV37BG 01902338904