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by **annie** » 21 Oct 2015, 08:36

A million older people in England struggling with everyday tasks, such as washing and dressing, are being left to fend for themselves, campaigners say.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34576012

by **maureenho** » 21 Oct 2015, 12:12

It's not good but there are a lot of people who refuse to accept any help at all.

by **annie** » 21 Oct 2015, 14:29

You are right MO, they are often too proud to ask for help, don't like their finances being poked into and also often, still have memories of the workhouse, which is really scary for them

by **wendy** » 21 Oct 2015, 15:20

I put this on our front page this morning.
You cant be receiving our posts.
please let me know

http://chill4uscarers.co.uk/one-million ... more-13319

by **wendy** » 21 Oct 2015, 15:22

Ann it does say you are a subscriber.
look in your junk please.

by **annie** » 21 Oct 2015, 17:10

Wendy, my filter doesn't always work and dumps non-junk in the junk folder occasionally & don't check it daly

by **wendy** » 21 Oct 2015, 17:14

I will remember to post on here that I have posted on front page.
Don't,t worry about it.

by **Honey** » 22 Oct 2015, 00:31

I agree with Annie.

by **JaneJ** » 23 Oct 2015, 17:47

I think Annie makes good points

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