Ds1500

[MartinB]

Hi Madge, I faced this problem for my wife after she lost the use of her arms and hands but have overcome it. We purchased one of the blow up hair washing...

[MartinB]

My wife Caroline had her first meeting with our local hospice today, it was OK, no awkward questions. By the end of it we had received lots of useful...

[MartinB]

What an absolute nightmare, your rant is totally justified....

[MartinB]

This is very similar to Caroline and I, neither of us are in denial but being confronted with so much at once is often overwhelming. Marie Curie have...

[MartinB]

Indeed Linda, the irony is Caroline has been a professional carer for the last 20 years showing empathy to those in here care even in the worst moments....

[MartinB]

Caroline’s arrived today, all I needed to do was add her NI number...

[MartinB]

Thanks for this, but saddened to learn that your experience has been so similar. Later in your reply you mention the dreaded appointment with the ‘end...

[MartinB]

At a recent MND outpatient clinic our specialist nurse casually mentioned that she will request our GP to raise a DS1500. When asked about it she replied...

[MartinB]

Thanks all, I will speak with the Marie Curie lady we know

[MartinB]

I have seen a few local physiotherapists offering services for neurological conditions including MND. My wife can no longer use her arms and hands but...

[MartinB]

Has anyone used the free will service? We applied and will make an appointment soon. As my wife can no longer use her arms I wonder what can be done as...

[MartinB]

Thanks for all the advice. We were provided with a ‘Wendylet’ and slide sheets by our Adult Social Care nurse. I struggle with the slide sheet as...

[MartinB]

Thanks Deb, I’ll give it a go...

[MartinB]

Thanks Ellie, I’m pretty sure its a Q400M with tilt and recline functions. The arms have been raised as far as possible but this is still not enough...

[MartinB]

Good evening all, we’re having a bit of a nightmare with our local wheelchair service provider. My wife (Caroline) was assessed for a motorised chair...