Kick in the teeth for the elderly !!

I thought this seemed familiar ….. look….

@capybara a few days ago wrote:

After joining the Army as a boy my father rose through the ranks was offered a commission and retired at the age of 55 as a Major M.B.E.

During his service he had many postings, India, Egypt, Malaya, Kenya and Nepal being just a few of them.

Within the last couple of years my Father unfortunately was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

His mental health rapidly declined after the initial diagnosis and the only drug he has ever been given is for agitation, nothing to relieve the symptoms of this devastating illness.

Alzheimer’s drugs for early and late stage patients having been deemed too expensive at a cost of £2.50 a day by NICE (National Institute for Clinical excellence) and not cost effective.

He has to live in a care home which is in Gillingham Kent with 24/7 care which costs him nearly £1000 pounds a month out of his army pension, many people have to sell their homes to pay for their care.

Someone who has contributed so much to his or her country should not be kicked in the teeth by this government in their old age.

Because of my Fathers predicament I have become a supporter of the Alzheimer’s society, who are challenging the NICE decision in the High Court.
I have set up an epetition on the Prime Ministers website and would be very grateful for any support the link isbelow

Er …. are we being spammed with this ?????

I thought the same as PB when I first saw it Capybara…. then thought maybe it was a reminder….which is why I’m sure PB was asking is this spam or not?

Hope your petition makes a difference..Good luck!