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"“So it's quite a new role in that I'm supporting a family member. You know, I sometimes struggle and wonder where to turn to really. I think that there are gaps for somebody just to listen to your own personal story and direct you a little bit. Because everyone's different."
"We're dealing with significant levels of mental health issues amongst young people. And there is without any shadow of doubt, nothing like enough to go around. There's no question about that."
"I wish the government would stop bloody putting money into stupid stuff and start actually giving some money to the NHS… do we need another bloody submarine?"
"The NHS has to commission if they want to offer a service, I think they have to actually put in a bid in to offer that service. And then if it is not successful, for whatever reasons, it will go to the private company. And that's what happened to the...read more
"My relative had a condition that was what they call multi-system, so it doesn't fit neatly into one speciality. And there was no joint approach. The health system didn't seem to serve her very well, because she would be referred to a consultant who would look at her from the...read more
"Staff teams that I work with can be very quick to judge families’ experiences of caring for people that they're supporting. And part of my job is getting people to think about the perspective of the person they're working with. But often if they've had lots of support from their...read more
"My experience of health and social care is as an outpatient in my local neurological unit. I had an assessment to social care shortly before lockdown. I was told I was not eligible for support, which didn't surprise me. I made it clear that I wasn't prepared to adjust my...read more
"When we went into lockdown, I thought, 'God, how is she going to get her shopping?' and this and that and the other. So I just went on a Facebook page for her area, just to see were there any health groups who were doing errands for older people and...read more
"Social care and health should be a service which is in the community, not in an office. Social workers should have a drop-in session every week in GP surgeries and dentists. Housing should also be in the community, as they all work together. They should all be made accountable to...read more
"When you suffer with a rare condition, and a chronic condition, you do become an expert... there does seem to be a lack of wanting to accept that amongst the medical profession here in Wales."
"The attitude of the healthcare staff we have met has always been wonderful. Very kind and caring. They listen to us and take the time to get all the information. When the ambulance service came to us a couple of times the medics were so helpful and patient as well...read more