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haydnwalker · 24-03-2009, 16:43

I just think that GPs especially don't have the knowledge to treat specialist cases - though A&E depts, and even NHS Direct always say see your GP. Theres no point unless its just to prescribe some anti-biotics these days.

My Wife's Neurologist is the nicest man we've met and has even agreed to refer her to The National Hospital for Neurology in London, though we might not even get in as its so specialised and depends on funding etc. But it could be a step in the right direction.

I try my best to kick up a fuss where I feel badly treated, but they always figure out a way to stone-wall me.

We also get DLA and Incapacity Benefit, but this isn't a substitution for a fit and well loved-one!! I still remember when she was fit & well and we could run around the park playing games (and it wasn't that long ago). Now we can barely get around the supermarket without some kind of hitch!

Taf: I hope that whatever you've been told about adult NHS Care isn't quite as true as you've been made to believe and I wish you well...

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haydnwalker Inactive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Doncaster, S. Yorks. Age: 42 Services: TV:Sky+, BB:DRL VDSL2 40/10 with Ask4, Phone:Mobile Only Posts: 2,320	Re: Disabled 'failed by NHS'? I just think that GPs especially don't have the knowledge to treat specialist cases - though A&E depts, and even NHS Direct always say see your GP. Theres no point unless its just to prescribe some anti-biotics these days. My Wife's Neurologist is the nicest man we've met and has even agreed to refer her to The National Hospital for Neurology in London, though we might not even get in as its so specialised and depends on funding etc. But it could be a step in the right direction. I try my best to kick up a fuss where I feel badly treated, but they always figure out a way to stone-wall me. We also get DLA and Incapacity Benefit, but this isn't a substitution for a fit and well loved-one!! I still remember when she was fit & well and we could run around the park playing games (and it wasn't that long ago). Now we can barely get around the supermarket without some kind of hitch! Taf: I hope that whatever you've been told about adult NHS Care isn't quite as true as you've been made to believe and I wish you well...