Fw: budget

 

 

From: valeriebowe@gdil.ie

Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 7:49 PM

To: thomaschambers@eircom.net

Subject: Re: budget

 

Hi Thomas

Yes there are lot of cuts in the budget all right.  The HSE Budget will be out in a couple of weeks so we don't know yet about mobility and motorised grants.

There has been an increase in the accommodation adaption grant - so good news here.

When I find out more I will let you know. 

Hope you are keeping well.

Best wishes

Valerie Bowe

On Wed 16/10/13 14:12 , thomaschambers@eircom.net sent:

This budget affects me in a few areas such as I loose my rental allowance for my phone something that I depend on. Also as I am a need tablets because I am a diabetic and need tablets, also I need tablets for my heart and blood pressure and paying an extra 1 euro really hurts my pension.

Can you tell me if any decision was made regarding the mobility and motorised grants. Grants for working on my house that I live in.

 

Regards

Tom

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Fw: Complaint

 

 

From: thomaschambers@eircom.net

Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 2:10 PM

To: ann.boland@hse.ie

Cc: martin.greaney@hse.ie

Subject: Complaint

 

To Whom It May Concern,

 

I am a wheelchair user for the last 32 years, and I wish to make a complaint regarding the removal of a special design mattress from my home in 2012.

 

In mid-August 2012, following a conversation with the Public Health Nurse, it was agreed that my Quarto Plus mattress would be collected from my house by Homecare Medical for maintenance/repair and then to be returned. However, despite many phone calls, conversations and representations to the HSE this mattress has not been returned to my home. Furthermore, a replacement mattress delivered in November 2012 was totally unsuitable – for example I am unable to balance myself correctly on it in the morning in order to dress etc.

 

Homecare Medical removed the mattress from my house and it would appear that there is no paper record of its removal or subsequent whereabouts! As Homecare Medical was funded by the HSE to supply the mattress, I believe that the HSE also have a responsibility in this matter.

 

In June 2013 I was discharged from hospital on assurances given to hospital staff that a suitable mattress had been delivered to my house. Again this mattress was not suitable. In June 2013 I had a telephone conversion with Store Manager in Mayo General a Ger Minogue stating " Tom you can trust me I know the type of mattress you want " , and in July 2013 I received a visit from my Occupational Therapist and nurse and a so called expert Mr. Staunton a physiciatric nurse concerning this issue. On leaving he said the plan was that the OT and District Nurse will call here on the following Tuesday with a mattress and I have to accept it.

 

In summary I would like you to investigate my complaint, ascertain what happened to my Quarto Plus mattress, where is it now? Furthermore, how come Homecare Medical has no record on removing my mattress?

 

Finally, I have been in contact with Kearney Medical Ltd in Dublin (tell 01 4596585) and they can supply the same Quarto Plus (made to order) mattress – all it requires is that the Public Health Nurse liaise with them, and for the HSE to approve the purchase.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Tom Chambers

The Billy Ranch

Knocknageeha

Newport

Co. Mayo

 

 

 

mattress

To Whom It May Concern,

 

I am a wheelchair user for the last 32 years, and I wish to make a complaint regarding the removal of a special design mattress from my home in 2012.

 

In mid-August 2012, following a conversation with the Public Health Nurse, it was agreed that my Quartro Plus mattress would be collected from my house by Homecare Medical for maintenance/repair and then to be returned. However, despite many phone calls, conversations and representations to the HSE this mattress has not been returned to my home. Furthermore, a replacement mattress delivered in November 2012 was totally unsuitable – for example I am unable to balance myself correctly on it in the morning in order to dress etc.

 

Homecare Medical removed the mattress from my house and it would appear that there is no paper record of its removal or subsequent whereabouts! As Homecare Medical was funded by the HSE to supply the mattress, I believe that the HSE also have a responsibility in this matter.

 

In June 2013 I was discharged from hospital on assurances given to hospital staff that a suitable mattress had been delivered to my house. Again this mattress was not suitable. In June 2013 I had a telephone conversion with Store Manager in Mayo General , and in July 2013 I received a visit from my Occupational Therapist and nurse concerning this issue.

 

In summary I would like you to investigate my complaint, ascertain what happened to my Quartro Plus mattress, where is it now? Furthermore, how come Homecare Medical has no record on removing my mattress?

 

Finally, I have been in contact with Keaney Medical Ltd in Dublin (tel 01 4596585) and they can supply the same Quartro Plus (made to order) mattress – all it requires is that the Public Health Nurse liaise with them, and for the HSE to approve the purchase.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

 

 

Tom Chambers,

Newport

 

Fw: *** SPAM ***-- Irish HALLOWEEN Traditions + Some Halloween Gift Ideas

 

 

From: Michael Green

Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 1:00 PM

To: thomas chambers

Subject: *** SPAM ***-- Irish HALLOWEEN Traditions + Some Halloween Gift Ideas

 

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Fw: Invite and Letter.

 

 

From: Cyril Moore

Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 12:51 PM

To: thomaschambers@eircom.net

Subject: Invite and Letter.

 

From: valeriebowe@gdil.ie

Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 10:51 AM

To: thomaschambers@eircom.net

Subject: Re: Telephone Call this morning

 

Dear Thomas
Lovely to talk to you this morning.  This is my email address and my telephone number is 086-0887735.
I am attaching a letter to all GDIL members and an invitation to this Wednesday's event, which will discuss the affect Tuesday's budget will have on people with disabilities.
I know you won't be able to attend, but just to keep you informed of what is happening.
I will see if there is any funding opportunities you can avail of to carry out your survey.
All the very best Thomas and we will keep in touch.
Best wishes
Valerie Bowe
valeriebowe@gdil.ie 

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Greater Dublin Independent Living

Would Like to Invite You To:

 

How Will The Budget Affect You?

 

Wednesday

16 October

 

at 11am – 1pm

in

MACRO Building

Green Street

Dublin 7

 

To Discuss

The Impact

The Budget

Will Have

On People

With Disabilities

 

 

 

 

Refreshments and

Light Lunch Served

Fw: New articles published on Disability Horizons!

 

 

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