tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post6586295027737163639..comments2024-03-28T09:16:33.241+00:00Comments on Diary of a Benefit Scrounger: So, how am I?Sue Marshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849801822216267250noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-88047713138468865282011-05-24T12:40:58.892+01:002011-05-24T12:40:58.892+01:00Few, if any, Conservatives know the meaning of the...Few, if any, Conservatives know the meaning of the term "false economy". Although, in all fairness, it was under Labour that people started warning of the dire shortage of physiotherapists, and that people would be permanently damaged if they couldn't access the right physiotherapy in time.Vanilla Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946634138308342764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-4294614522080122822011-05-23T09:33:32.649+01:002011-05-23T09:33:32.649+01:00First time commenting - I've been keeping up t...First time commenting - I've been keeping up to date with disability bloggers for work (I'm working on a new disability mag), which is how I found you. <br /><br />Really really sorry to hear this, Sue. I have Crohn's too, although a much milder case whichis now under control. I know how valuable my local IBD clinic is, and cannot imagine what I'd do if I didn't have the staff on hand when I have a problem. Like you say, GPs don't understand the condition and that specialist help on the other end of the phone is a life saver.<br /><br />Really hope they sort this out. People don't realise how valuable clinics like these are to people with chronic and unpredictable conditions.Lindsayhttp://www.enablemagazine.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-50424773498300600482011-05-19T22:16:03.093+01:002011-05-19T22:16:03.093+01:00Seagull management *snicker* I just had a Nemo fl...Seagull management *snicker* I just had a Nemo flashback.<br /><br /><br />Mine! Mine Miiiiiiine mine mine mine! Sorry, I'm a parent *hangs head*Oya's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184649716540468970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-50252927960924524282011-05-19T17:00:24.351+01:002011-05-19T17:00:24.351+01:00Grr! More short-termism! We used to call this '...Grr! More short-termism! We used to call this 'seagull management' at work -- they fly in, make a lot of noice about how important they are, change everything for reasons that suit their own short term goals, then fly off before the crap lands on everyone else.DavidGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734028655032503805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-75842586378929690812011-05-18T12:44:13.383+01:002011-05-18T12:44:13.383+01:00This country is going to the dogs and no-one runni...This country is going to the dogs and no-one running it has any common sense! The pencil pushers just don't understand how invaluable services like that are as their not on the front line seeing all the good they do. Hope it gets sorted soon for your sake and others like you xxxWife and Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305014194077352762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-42792323895023094972011-05-18T09:34:16.510+01:002011-05-18T09:34:16.510+01:00Nothing to say really other than how horrified I a...Nothing to say really other than how horrified I am to read this post. Didn't want to just read and run. I really hope that this is just a temporary thing. But suspect you are correct that it's been one of the first things to go.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630530599678517169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-82760424370703001762011-05-18T09:34:00.454+01:002011-05-18T09:34:00.454+01:00Sue
ok, sounds like a plan. Expect to be away mos...Sue<br /><br />ok, sounds like a plan. Expect to be away most of June, but will be online and there are telephones, so let me know if and when you need me.<br /><br />Howard - Rottweiler ? On balance I think I like that. Bit scary if it's not your dog. Cave Canem !<br /><br />best wishes<br />ChrisChris Morrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-62028502768395430912011-05-18T09:12:44.265+01:002011-05-18T09:12:44.265+01:00I imagine it will be a case of "non-essential...I imagine it will be a case of "non-essential service" which when deciding whether or not to maintain cancer services it is. <br /><br />I Should imagine services like this will be the first to go regardless of the value they provide.Sue Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849801822216267250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-39843415196142634292011-05-18T09:07:02.076+01:002011-05-18T09:07:02.076+01:00You know me Howard - I'm always fair if nothin...You know me Howard - I'm always fair if nothing else. <br /><br />Chris - You sound like a wonderful ally. I have urged forward an appointment with my consultant to 7th June. I get on like a house on fire with him and have been his patient for over 15 years. He's a good guy and will tell me the truth. <br /><br />We have to make sure that it is not another funding stream that has collapsed - the dept do get research money. <br /><br />Let's see what they say then and take it from there.Sue Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849801822216267250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-5932331810916212112011-05-18T08:46:17.293+01:002011-05-18T08:46:17.293+01:00It seems to me that the last phrase in the message...It seems to me that the last phrase in the message may point to a temporary difficulty. I hope you and your new rottweiler get to the facts before going any further with this. Otherwise the fizzle will hurt the cause.SWruralhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194385100414263357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-86064915732604805542011-05-18T06:51:03.302+01:002011-05-18T06:51:03.302+01:00Yeah, you know what? Time to stop signing petitio...Yeah, you know what? Time to stop signing petitions no politician is going to read and actually get some direct action going. I hope Chris can get in on the case but if it's happening to you, Sue, in this particular department, I suspect it's happening everywhere with all sorts of conditions. It ain't cool. I don't think any political party has the guts to stop it unless they realise the repercussions of what will happen if they don't.Oya's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184649716540468970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-82763323099650580982011-05-18T05:45:36.601+01:002011-05-18T05:45:36.601+01:00If you haven't already this would be a very us...If you haven't already this would be a very useful item to submit to http://ukpolicymatters.thelancet.com/?p=20<br /><br />"The Lancet UK Policy Matters publishes a growing body of evidence to illustrate the positive and negative impacts of policy changes on health.<br /><br />We are looking for a range of evidence from personal narratives and experiences to more detailed analyses of health data. Everyone is welcome to submit evidence to The Lancet UK Policy Matters including the public, patients and professionals.<br /><br />It is only by looking at evidence that we can be clear what impact policy changes have. We want to gather this evidence from the ground in real-time. The evidence we collect will provide early warning signs of policy impacts and is freely available to be used to generate hypotheses for more in-depth research."EvidenceMattershttps://twitter.com/#!/EvidenceMattersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-14611435805990313012011-05-17T23:51:29.661+01:002011-05-17T23:51:29.661+01:00Awful news, Sue! I hope you (and perhaps Chris Mor...Awful news, Sue! I hope you (and perhaps Chris Morris, above) can get to the bottom of why the service has been closed and by when Addenbrooks hope to have it re-opened. I wonder, are other Specialist Nurse-led services also being closed? It seems extremely short-sighted to close units or services which save money and pressure on other departments. Not to mention their potential for saving lives :(<br /><br />xJRockHorsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913003630650603484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-80578670233149776272011-05-17T23:27:01.059+01:002011-05-17T23:27:01.059+01:00Chris Morris sounds like a guy to have onside Sue....Chris Morris sounds like a guy to have onside Sue.<br /><br />Deeply sorry to hear that these idiots in England are messing with vital services instead of saving money on chief executives' perks.<br /><br />Give them hell. It is so wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-38749393445485642142011-05-17T23:02:06.046+01:002011-05-17T23:02:06.046+01:00That is terrible news sue and as each day that goe...That is terrible news sue and as each day that goes past things are getting worse :o :o :o <br />Heaven knows where this will all end up probably in a blood bath somewhere in a local DWP centre<br />Chris i do so hope you will be able to help sue out as she could do with some that's for sureAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-60028134961388652152011-05-17T21:53:10.279+01:002011-05-17T21:53:10.279+01:00I ran hospitals for fifteen years. Ended up as Uni...I ran hospitals for fifteen years. Ended up as Unit Administrator for Ealing Hospital General Wing and the Perivale Maternity Unit (Ealing had links to the Hammersmith). Didn't like how it was going under Thatcher. Left that to set up the Nurses Central Clearing House (UCCA for nurse training, now defunct). Then a year and a bit as Head of Communications for ILEA. Sounds more impressive than it was, but I gave them email. Then twenty three years in Kent Social Services. I think on this issue I may know what I am talking about, and what I don't know I learn fast. Also I know a few good people, my wife lots more. So if you really are inclined to let me loose, sit back and enjoy the show. But it is your life, your potential nightmare and definitely your call.<br /><br />Also, by way of background, first in the family and from the council estate in Upton Lea Slough to get to the grammar school let alone Wadham College Oxford. I am reasonably fluent in French and German, can manage in Russian and pretty good at Latin. Drop me anywhere in Western Europe bar Finland and Hungary and I can get by in the local lingo. And yes I am an arrogant SOB with an attitude, so you may not want me fighting your battles for you. But if you do, then the oppostion had better watch out, because when I put my mind to it I am good, very good. And I don't like to see decent people screwed by any bugger's system.<br /><br /><br />Not at all manic today then. You may want to think about it. I am yours on this fight if you want me.Chris Morrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-12536462902319058562011-05-17T21:17:30.668+01:002011-05-17T21:17:30.668+01:00What did you used to do Chris?What did you used to do Chris?Sue Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849801822216267250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-70842253783257089392011-05-17T21:11:36.455+01:002011-05-17T21:11:36.455+01:00OK Sue - who is the consultant and are you going t...OK Sue - who is the consultant and are you going to have a word ? Ally or enemy, that has to be first port of call. Medics certainly won't be on the fence. It's their careers and empires we are talking about, too. Then take stock and decide who to go after next. I am a long time out of the NHS but I think I still know how this works, and what I don't yet know I can soon find out. And I still know one or two good people. Want to wind me up, point me in the right general direction and let me loose ?Chris Morrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-87288835076611853382011-05-17T21:07:52.489+01:002011-05-17T21:07:52.489+01:00Like Jean-Mary I'm speechless, this seems so i...Like Jean-Mary I'm speechless, this seems so incredibly short sighted. Not just about the money, but for the patients who need the service. I'm really sorry to hear it.Lucy Serieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07820866715125284389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-58281569259458483112011-05-17T20:20:10.253+01:002011-05-17T20:20:10.253+01:00Gosh, that is bloody awful. That's all I can s...Gosh, that is bloody awful. That's all I can say!Jeanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01914877154778934034noreply@blogger.com