This isn't someone that I know, but he is a friend of a friend's, I don't know the full story but from what I understand a very young man (35) with Multiple Sclerosis may be forced to move into a Nursing Home due to the way that NHS funding for continuing care works in Wales. I haven't heard of cases like this before because we're all about caring for people in their own homes, but I guess it's not like that everywhere.
He has a caring wife and family and currently has a good package of care enabling him to live in his own home, however if the funding changes the NHS may choose to move him into a Nursing Home, much against the wishes of this man and his family.
I can't see any reason why he shouldn't be entitled to his wish to live and die at home. For more information read:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7199745.stm
And if you wish to sign the petition to show your support please clicky:
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/PeteRees/
Sorry for the morbid topic, I know it's not really relevant to anything on this site but I just feel sorry for the guy and hope that we can make a difference to him.
Thankies,
Back to the happy talk about mortgages and afternoon breakfasts,
Vicky
xxx