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[Jaybird19]

N o h e l p available ..N o R e d. C r o s s h e

[Oshgosh]

how are you today ?

[sassy59]

That’s not great Jaybird as you will need some help. There must be something that can be done. Xxx

[Jaybird19 in reply to sassy59]

A Charity took it on as it seems in January but I have at home here since 16 th and only help has been a neighbour with young children and a job too. So little time .she will shop for me if i want any thing, but not eating . Told will be contacted next week but got a urine infection post catheter and had to surgery for antibiotic then had a visit from paramedic and antibiotic .

[sassy59 in reply to Jaybird19]

Oh bless you. Wishing you better days ahead. Xxx💜💕

[Patk1]

hope u soon feel better x

[Oshgosh]

there seems be a lack of joined up thinking by services.

Have you tried

Social services

Council

WRVS

Hospital ward ?. The 1 you were on.

The charity that you said took it on.

Make a list and tick them off when you’ve spoke to someone.

I know it sounds lazy,but when I’m having a rough day I can only cope with making 1 call a day.

Sometimes I can cope with 1 morning,1 afternoon.

I hope you can get some help xx

[Jaybird19 in reply to Oshgosh]

thanks for list. l was handicappd by the gobble de gook but now can speak . I was given wad of help sheets from red cross who brought me home last week on sept 16 aday later than planned. When i looked at help sheets it wasnt intended for the area i lived in , it was a long week -end. After the funeral when i phoned was given alternative numbers to call. Didnt work. one person had no idea ofany help available and promised call back . No call back of course.

Couldnt do very much myself so it was really awful . I had asked neighbour who had spare keys to take all the fresh fruit i had bought for the week and eat and give it away. She was watering the plants too but didnt look like it

she took 2 nectainesand some cherries . And left the rest . I came back to 2? edible nectarines and some grapes but the fridge had horrors too . A box of grapes and 4 nectarines were covered in green moulds. Large yoghurt pot and cheese were all mouldy . Some fish and smoked salmon bits and cooked meats all festerering. And broccoli on workop with green kiTchen caddy for veg peelings open there too.

I was shattered . Found a large bag of on io ns rotting too. had not been ripened in sun and just went off. Couldnt get to bin outside garage door to throw them . Still there too. This was my full horror and had to clean it up when i couldnt even standup but went around doubled up . And so the week went o n over weekend and the funeral unti l tuesday . I had fallen through the net and nobody knew about me . I live in west ches and the red cross only works* in east cheshire. The hospital is1/2 mile nearer than that in west cheshire at chester where i worked myself for 25 years.

Today i feel a bit better but have to rest all time to recover i have had a soaking wet awakening each day so washing macine is now waiting to be emptied . Did the same last week so have to carry it upstairs in 3 stages . Had to write all this downwhile I could. Not good is it . Havent dreamt it .but have told people that this is what might await them too i used tobe proud ofthe NHS but now i pity theworkers there because iknow how the staff have been reduced and reduced again still further

[Patk1 in reply to Jaybird19]

this is terrible Jaybird

Can u ring your gp or 111 tomorrow? U cant be left like this,its dreadful.

Or ring for ambulance tonight to go back in, to recover from yr op and neglect at home.my heart goes out to you.😘🤗xxx

[Oshgosh]

I’m glad you didn’t find the list patronising.

I’m appalled by your situation,is there any prospect of any help for you ?

The pressure on staff just increases.

N the subject of the wet awakening have you considered incontinence pads for the night.

I know it’s embarrassing,but if it saves a wet bed,it’s worth it.

Most nights I’m ok,but occasionally I leak,so safer to use them

Amazon usually do next day delivery,if you have the energy to do a bit of research.

Aldi do a cheaper option,but haven’t tried them.

Take care xx

[Caspiana]

Hello Jaybird. What operation did you have? I'm afraid I missed it. xx 😟

[Pipswhips]

have a word with your gp they be able to get you help they can refer you to socail services. Or ring up your local coucil the should have a wefare team they might be able to help