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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11606492
"Marcus relies on £49.50 a week - the "mobility component" of the Disability Living Allowance - to travel beyond the vicinity of his Essex care home. Marcus Bradford worries he would not be able to visit his mother if his mobility allowance was cut But from October 2012, this will be axed for all care home residents.
He says without it, he will have just £18 a week left over from the benefits that pay for the home, and that barely covers his toiletries and clothing.
He says he won't be able to afford to visit his ailing 75-year-old mother 30 miles away, or to travel eight miles into nearby Clacton-on-Sea.
Some days, he already feels deeply depressed - "sometimes suicidal" - about his condition.
"We won't be able to do anything, we're going to be resigned to staying in the care home, 365 days a year," he says."
Ah well Marcus, never mind, in two years you might be DEAD.
What a nation of WIMPS we have become.
"Marcus relies on £49.50 a week - the "mobility component" of the Disability Living Allowance - to travel beyond the vicinity of his Essex care home. Marcus Bradford worries he would not be able to visit his mother if his mobility allowance was cut But from October 2012, this will be axed for all care home residents.
He says without it, he will have just £18 a week left over from the benefits that pay for the home, and that barely covers his toiletries and clothing.
He says he won't be able to afford to visit his ailing 75-year-old mother 30 miles away, or to travel eight miles into nearby Clacton-on-Sea.
Some days, he already feels deeply depressed - "sometimes suicidal" - about his condition.
"We won't be able to do anything, we're going to be resigned to staying in the care home, 365 days a year," he says."
Ah well Marcus, never mind, in two years you might be DEAD.
What a nation of WIMPS we have become.
Bit of selective editing there...
Some of us don't actually mind contributing towards this kind of care - and in return if/when I end up in a carehome I will also be glad to get out once a week.
Should we just kill them off, clearly if they are suicidal they are costing us money AND not even enjoying life. What a disgrace eh?
Some of us don't actually mind contributing towards this kind of care - and in return if/when I end up in a carehome I will also be glad to get out once a week.
Should we just kill them off, clearly if they are suicidal they are costing us money AND not even enjoying life. What a disgrace eh?
How on Earth does anyone too poor to visit their own mother spend 72 quid a month on clothes and toiletries?
His mother has spent her entire adult life (born in 1935, age 16 in 1951, retired in 1995) in the most prosperous and peaceful period that this country has ever known. Perhaps she could pay to visit him or send him some money?
What we really need is a simple system of easy to claim benefits so that everyone knows where they stand. We gain nothing by forcing the vulnerable to jump through hoops to claim and limits could easily be put in place by capping, limiting eligibility or making payouts related to how much you've paid in.
His mother has spent her entire adult life (born in 1935, age 16 in 1951, retired in 1995) in the most prosperous and peaceful period that this country has ever known. Perhaps she could pay to visit him or send him some money?
What we really need is a simple system of easy to claim benefits so that everyone knows where they stand. We gain nothing by forcing the vulnerable to jump through hoops to claim and limits could easily be put in place by capping, limiting eligibility or making payouts related to how much you've paid in.
Glocko said:
Mojocvh said:
Ah well Marcus, never mind, in two years you might be DEAD.
What a nation of WIMPS we have become.
You do realise that Stroke can affect anyone at anytime?What a nation of WIMPS we have become.
43 and in residential care for the rest of his life!
There but for the grace of God.
In that case he is one of the VERY FEW who have managed to secure full time care, even more reason for putting up and shutting up!!
It's about this continuing hand out me, me, me indoctrination that HAS to be broken.
Mojocvh said:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11606492
"Marcus relies on £49.50 a week - the "mobility component" of the Disability Living Allowance - to travel beyond the vicinity of his Essex care home. Marcus Bradford worries he would not be able to visit his mother if his mobility allowance was cut But from October 2012, this will be axed for all care home residents.
He says without it, he will have just £18 a week left over from the benefits that pay for the home, and that barely covers his toiletries and clothing.
He says he won't be able to afford to visit his ailing 75-year-old mother 30 miles away, or to travel eight miles into nearby Clacton-on-Sea.
Some days, he already feels deeply depressed - "sometimes suicidal" - about his condition.
"We won't be able to do anything, we're going to be resigned to staying in the care home, 365 days a year," he says."
Ah well Marcus, never mind, in two years you might be DEAD.
What a nation of WIMPS we have become.
So hes paralysed on one side, apparantly cant work but can make long trips?. Hmmmm. Get him tested now!. I want that women with the 'spinal injury' to put the exact nature of what is wrong with her up on the net. X rays, and an independent experts opinion. Why are they're medical conditions so vague?. Actually I know why. If you want our money love, put up or shut up. "Marcus relies on £49.50 a week - the "mobility component" of the Disability Living Allowance - to travel beyond the vicinity of his Essex care home. Marcus Bradford worries he would not be able to visit his mother if his mobility allowance was cut But from October 2012, this will be axed for all care home residents.
He says without it, he will have just £18 a week left over from the benefits that pay for the home, and that barely covers his toiletries and clothing.
He says he won't be able to afford to visit his ailing 75-year-old mother 30 miles away, or to travel eight miles into nearby Clacton-on-Sea.
Some days, he already feels deeply depressed - "sometimes suicidal" - about his condition.
"We won't be able to do anything, we're going to be resigned to staying in the care home, 365 days a year," he says."
Ah well Marcus, never mind, in two years you might be DEAD.
What a nation of WIMPS we have become.
markcoznottz said:
I want that women with the 'spinal injury' to put the exact nature of what is wrong with her up on the net. X rays, and an independent experts opinion. Why are they're medical conditions so vague?. Actually I know why. If you want our money love, put up or shut up.
I suspect if you ask her she might tell you to feck off, as she'd rather continue to be seen by a doctor rather than have someone who thinks a spinal injury is vague judging her. If she's paid NI it's her money too.Sticks. said:
markcoznottz said:
I want that women with the 'spinal injury' to put the exact nature of what is wrong with her up on the net. X rays, and an independent experts opinion. Why are they're medical conditions so vague?. Actually I know why. If you want our money love, put up or shut up.
I suspect if you ask her she might tell you to feck off, as she'd rather continue to be seen by a doctor rather than have someone who thinks a spinal injury is vague judging her. If she's paid NI it's her money too.Anyone with a specific alleged injury should be sent for expert opinion, not to her GP, a GP cannot diagnose the valididty of a spinal injury. Il judge all I like thanks, its my hard earned, for your information NI is not for benefit payment funding, (although thats a separate discussion), I wonder how much shes contibuted, maybe we should know.
Mojooo said:
I am guessing if they are paralysed or have spinal problems then they have been to hospital and seen consultants.
Or have they?. Depends how robust the panel who vetted her were, if she saw one. Or did GPs decide back in the day, effectively signing people off. We need to know. well marcus is in a care home, i would imagine that to get into a care home you have to have a recrded history of illness and I imagine the GPs word ain;t enough
who the hell would want to go into a care home if they didnt have to anyway? i think tis taking the benefits scrounge a tad too far..
who the hell would want to go into a care home if they didnt have to anyway? i think tis taking the benefits scrounge a tad too far..
He's had a f
king stroke for christs sake!
I work on a stroke rehab unit and part of my job is recommending 24 hour care if a person can't be supported in their own home. Believe me, residential care is the absolute last option for a person whether you're 40 or 100.
Your ignorance and arrogance astounds me. Be lucky.
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king stroke for christs sake!I work on a stroke rehab unit and part of my job is recommending 24 hour care if a person can't be supported in their own home. Believe me, residential care is the absolute last option for a person whether you're 40 or 100.
Your ignorance and arrogance astounds me. Be lucky.
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Glocko said:
He's had a fking stroke for christs sake!
I work on a stroke rehab unit and part of my job is recommending 24 hour care if a person can't be supported in their own home. Believe me, residential care is the absolute last option for a person whether you're 40 or 100.
Your ignorance and arrogance astounds me. Be lucky.
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AGAIN. He's not being kicked out of his care home, he's having his pocket money reduced. king stroke for christs sake!I work on a stroke rehab unit and part of my job is recommending 24 hour care if a person can't be supported in their own home. Believe me, residential care is the absolute last option for a person whether you're 40 or 100.
Your ignorance and arrogance astounds me. Be lucky.
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And he's complaining.
Well sorry Marcus, but there are a LOT of people who have NEVER been in the privileged position he has, they have their dementia and alzheimer's hidden away at home, see a care worker 3 times a day (if they are lucky), and have no social interaction either.
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