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SS met an old colleague today who had been quite ill for a couple of weeks; but was out and about and getting better. He lives alone, in his late 60s and had been in bed for about a week, when he decided to call the Doctor - the response he received was worth a letter to The Times:

"stay in bed as you are; and come and see me when you feel a bit better"

Although we couldn't stop laughing, it was quite frightening - what would have happened if said friend hadn't got a bit better?

It seems that some are getting paid more and more for doing less and less, but then they are not alone in that are they?

Very worrying!!

Websailor

I was told, that I could not have mobility allowence, because I could walk,no matter the time to get there, feed myself and go to the toilet without anyone holding my hand. But! IF I'd have both feet amputated, just above the ankle, I might be able to qualify

it's a weird system, it's nearly the same here

What can i say that we don't hear every day from the media....what happened to calling the doctor out co's you were
Raising funds for special equipment was never heard of at one time.....or to pay for treatment in another country,now it seems to be the norm.
,down off soap box..glad your friend is well again now