B12 reinstated

[Nackapan]

Finally think its sorted for my mum .

Wasnt done today as district nurses wanted to check prescription there.

They 'accepted referral ' put in for a third time. B12 injection was withdrawn after last one in August as district nurse said not going anymore? when I took it up with the surgery they said shes to have tablets and a b12 serum test . If okay only tablets!! )

Booked in for next week at home.

Only one irritating fact was a box of 5 b12 ampoules issued has an expiry of this month. So only one out of 5 will be used and it wont be there for next one due! I've informed the pharmacy who issued it .

So 🤞it will be done ad promised next week. No reason given why a change of decision. I didnt question it just thanked them .

Shocking to take so much perseverance to get a simple treatment for a 91 year old this month.

If she was alone she would not have got it and wouldve deteriorated. Thats the sad fact for many . 😔

Why is this happening????

P.s NHS England even though asking to be informed of anyone being denied b12 treatment were of little help. They said to *deal with the surgery! Then closed the case a day after opening it as they realised it was the local commissioning body that deals with district nurses. I did point out that it would be back with the Gp if request rejected again by DN who they do deal with. Hey ho .

I didnt make a complaint at this stage I was giving them information they asked for via the useful link sleepybunny posted. I also wanted advice on how to help my mum. *I had been dealing with her surgery obviously as I have done since 2004. (Since my mum became a widow.) The only problem I've had in all that time is around B12.

Anything elses has been sorted promptly

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[Janma123]

Looks like good news - hopefully. Well done for persevering.

I wonder how many older folk with a diagnosis of dementia are really just B12 deficient.

Take care, Jane

[Nackapan in reply to Janma123]

Its worrying I agree

[Greypaws]

I am glad to hear you have been successful.well done!

[Nackapan in reply to Greypaws]

Well next week hopefully.

[Hidden]

Yes very well done Nackapan but my god the stress they have put your family through is just heartless I really feel for you.

Now hopefully you can progress and sort through your own health issues while your in a good positive place you deserve some TLC yourself now take care xx

[Nackapan in reply to Hidden]

Yes I need time yo

u are right. As much as others say step back I'm restless until sorted. I seen to have the tenacity.

Very wearing g though . Quiet day today

Thank goodness for batch cooking! Hope you brighter and tidy your garden lol

[deniseinmilden]

Well done!

[041051]

Great news Nackapan but having to fight like this is clearly not acceptable

[Nackapan in reply to 041051]

I know its happening everywhere

[Sleepybunny]

Thank goodness for people like you who persevere. I'm sure it helps others...at least I hope your mum's surgery will be less likely to stop B12 injections for other patients now.

[Nackapan in reply to Sleepybunny]

Hope so