CLIENTS and carers of our local Eastwood Dementia project were recently advised that due to withdrawn funding a severe reduction in hours of direct service would result.
This news will be a disappointment to many clients and even more alarming to all carers involved.
One of the proven facts in our ageing society is the steady increase of citizens stricken by this progressive condition. It is not peculiar to gender, age or social class.
Whilst the much publicised constraints of our NHS are at the fore of political debate the needs of our dementia victims appear to have slipped under the radar.
A final irony, the Age Concern letter heading also sported the logo Investors in People. Perhaps those responsible for the proposed cuts should be firmly encouraged to note and honour this well earned award.
Allan C Steele,
22 Forres Avenue,
Giffnock.
MY frustration with the constant criticism of the NHS is turning to anger.
At the age of 61 I am well aware of the benefits my generation received from the NHS from infancy to young adulthood.
It goes without saying that every walk of life, business or otherwise can be improved upon, but that is not why I'm writing.
I have been attending the audiology department in the Glasgow Royal Infirmary for the last 12 years. Only the other day I made a routine visit. My appointment was for 3pm. I was taken shortly after three and was treated with respect, courtesy, and efficiency.
This has been my experience for all these dozen years. I am very grateful for my hearing aids and grateful to the audiology department.
Those who are constantly criticise the NHS should learn humility.
David Beckett,
17 Ormonde Avenue,
Netherlee,
Glasgow.
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