Wednesday, December 16, 2015

My Life being Disabled Dec 2015

01/12 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
02/12 In the morning I used PC and after lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched a movie. Activities came to file my fingernails. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
03/12 I used my PC in the morning. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched  movie. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
04/12 This morning I used my PC and I went to the Coffee morning where we had 2 quizzes. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
05/12 I used my PC this morning. I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
06/12 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my legs up and watched TV. At 1600 my bowels opened and carers changed my pad plus my trousers. After I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
07/12 I got up at 0745 but I should have got up 0700 because I had Dentist appointment at 1100 in the Reginald Centre in Chapel Allerton. After breakfast my transport came at 1000 and we arrived at 1030. I saw the dentist who gave me a filling and sprayed my teeth to protect them. I got home at 1230. After lu I used my PCnch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
08/12 After breakfast I used my PC until 1200 when I had my lunch. After lunch I used my PC until 1345 when my transport came to take me to Pinderfields hospital in Wakefield to have my Baclofin pump filled up. We arrived there at 1420 and went to the Doctors room where a nurse put me on to a bed. The doctor filled my Baclofin pump up and increase it. We came home and arrived at 1600. I used my PC before tea. After tea I used my PC.
09/12 I had my monthly Care Plan review this morning. After I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After I used my PC.
10/12 I used my PC in the morning. I used my PC in the afternoon, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
11/12 I used my PC and was told that the Coffee morning has been postponed until 1500. I emailed Asda because my shower gel Tropical Breeze at 55p for 500ml was change to Relax at 75p for 250ml. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and I used my PC.
12/12 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet, watched TV and rebooted my PC. After tea I used my PC.
13/12 In the morning I used my PC and starting making a CD. After Sunday lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
14/12 I used my PC after waiting for my carpet cleaning because it was soaked after I had a shower. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
15/12 I used my PC in the morning. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched a movie. After I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
16/12 My eldest son came at 1030 and left at 1130. I used my PC before lunch. After lunch I used my PC, put my legs up and watched TV. I didn't have any tea because I felt sick.
17/12 I used my PC in the morning and got my tickets to see Dynamo at 1930 in the First Direct Arena tonight from my safe. After lunch I used my PC, but at 1400 I felt sick and drowsy. My carers told the nurse and I said I wanted to go to bed. Later the nurse asked me if I felt better but I told him no. He told the carer that I didn't want to go to see Dynamo. I stayed in bed all night but I didn't get much sleep.
18/12 I got a new tube of toothpaste from the nurse and I used my PC in the morning. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC and reset my PC..
19/12 I used my PC and ordered 20 white hankies from Ebay. After lunch I used my PC and at 1430 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. I read my new paper book Conqueror by Conn Iggulden. After tea I used my PC.
20/12 In the morning I used my PC and use my PC, put feet up and watched a movie. After tea I used my PC.
21/12 In the morning I used my PC. I used my PC, put my feet and watched TV in the afternoon but I didn't have my tea. I said I want to go to bed.
22/12 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet and watched a movie. After I used my PC.
23/12 I used my PC and I got my hankies from Ebay. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
24/12 I used my PC and asked my carers if they would cut my hair. I had my hair cut 1130. After lunch I used my PC, my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. I put my feet up and watched TV. At 1630 I used my PC. I went to the Xmas party but it was too noisy and I went to my room.
25/12 Both my sons came to see me in the morning. After Xmas dinner I put my feet up and watched TV. I didn't have any tea and I continued watching TV.
26/12 I used my PC and I put in an order to Asda to be delivered on 30/12 at 1300. After lunch I used my PC, put my legs up and watched a movie but at 1600 I told my carers that my bowels had opened. They told me they hadn't. After tea I finished watching a movie.
27/12 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet and watched a movie. After tea I used my PC.
28/12 In the morning I used my PC. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watch TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
29/12 I used my PC in the morning before I went to Seacroft hospital for my chest X-Ray at 1345. My transport at 1315 and we arrived at 1340. We went to the X-Ray dept., waited 10 mins and we went to take my coat and my Bradford Bulls shirt off. They took a X-Ray of my chest for my GP. I got dressed and went back into reception to wait for my transport.  The transport came at 1530 and we got home at 1600. I went to my room, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
30/12 I used my PC in the morning and I asked Ben, a carer, if he would take me Leeds v Bradford on  24/01 at 1500 - Yes. After lunch I used my PC and starting to change password. I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and use my PC.
31/12 In the morning I used my PC to change my passwords.

Monday, November 30, 2015

My Life being Disabled Oct 2015

01/10 I used my PC and got my home delivery from Asda8 . After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
02/10 I went to the Coffee morning. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet and watched TV.
03/10 I used my PC and after lunch I ready to go with my eldest son to watched Wakefield v Bradford in the Million Pound game at Belle View. He came at 1300 and went in my car. We arrive at Belle View 1345 and parked in the Disabled car park which is packed mud. We went the ticket office, got our tickets and to the Disabled supporters viewing area and side of the pitch but I couldn't see because a Sky camera was in my view. I complained to a steward who directed us the Disabled Home supporters viewing platform which was at the back of the main stand. I got in the wheelchair space my son had to stand behind he. At half time the score was 5 - 0 and full time it was 24 - 16 with an attendance of 7,236. We waited until most the supporters had dispersed we went my car. It took us twice as long to home and got in my room at 1830. I ordered a Pizza but I couldn't eat it because it was difficult to breathe.
04/10 I never slept and at 0400 I told the nurse who contact my GP and he told her to call an ambulance. I got to St James A and E at 0500 I had an X-ray for my lungs and was diagnosed having a infection on my lungs, pneumonia but I wasn't admitted until 1330 in Ward 27 bed 23. I waited in a bed until 1930 until a doctor came to see me and I told him A and E had given my some anti-biotics through a drip. He prescribed more anti-biotics and supply of Oxygen.e. I told him that I needed an air filled mattress. I was told the doctors were very busy. I didn't go to sleep all night.
05/10 I got an air filled mattress at 1030. I asked for some Steradent but never got any. A patient in a bed opposite me was watched by 2 policemen. Nobody had pay to view or a radio. There was a TV in the ward but it didn't work. I was told that the shop ran a trolley but that didn't appear. Overnight most of the carers were contractors and were short staffed.
06/10 I asked if I could have shower  but in Ward 27 there are no facilities for Disabled people to have  a shower. At 1600 everybody  was moving to Ward 29 ? I moved at 2245 to Ward 29. I had a good night's sleep.
07/10 At 1015 I was told I was being discharged and 1600 I asked when ? At 1645 my transport arrived and I got home at 1745.
08/10 I had an easy day, used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV.
09/10 I went to the Coffee morning after lunch I used my PC, put my feet and watched TV.
10/10 In morning I used my PC. After lunch I got ready to Old Trafford because my eldest and his mate came for me 1500. We got Old Trafford at 1645 and parked my car in the Disabled car park right near to our entrance. We went into the stadium, my son and me went into the Disabled Entrance and his mate went through his turnstile. My eldest son was seated next to my wheelchair place on the 2nd tier on the left of the posts. We had great view and my sons mate had a great view also. It was a good match and Leeds won. We waited for the crowds to disperse and we went to my car but it took us 2.5 hours to get home.
11/10 I had a lazy day, I used my PC, put my feet up and watched my TV.
12/10 I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV.
13/10 I used my PC before I went to my Care Plan quarterly review. After I had a meeting with the Nursing Home manager see his notes in an email. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
14/10 I used my PC in the morning After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and a movie. After tea I used my PC.
15/10 I used my PC in the morning and in the afternoon. I went to Aldi in the afternoon. After tea I used my PC.
16/10 I went to the Coffee morning. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
17/10 I used my PC and got ready to go watched Shaw Cross play Salford in the 1st division of the National Conference League which Shaw Cross won 32 - 16. After we went to the mermaid for fish n chips. We got home at 1830.
18/10 I used my PC in the morning and after lunch. I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
19/10 I used my PC and at 1400 I went to the Activity room to watch a movie but half way through it failed. I went to my room to put my feet and watched TV. After tea I used my  PC.
20/10 In the morning I used my PC. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet and watched a movie.
21/10 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After I didn't have any tea because I was going out my sons to Nawaab Khan restaurant. My eldest and his fiancée came for me at 1830 and we arrived at restaurant at 1900. My youngest son and his girlfriend were already there. We ordered drinks from our table while we looked at menu. I ordered Onions Bajhis and a Chicken Nawaab Khan with a Garlic and Coriander Naan. I couldn't finish my main course because there was too much. We finished at 2030 and got home at 2100.
22/10 I used my PC in the morning. I used my PC, put my feet up and watched my TV in the afternoon but at 1600 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. After tea I used my PC.
23/10 In the morning I went to our Coffee Morning in the Activities room after Coffee and Cake we had 3 quizzes. After lunch I went my room, put my legs up and used my PC. After tea I used my PC.
24/10 In the morning I used my PC. After Brunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched a movie. At 1600 my bowels opened, I told a carer who changed my pad. After tea I used my PC and cleaned my teeth.
25/10 An extra hour in bed, after breakfast I used my PC and ordered a cordless phone from ebay. After lunch I went to Tesco's to buy a new TV. When we came home my carers fitted it and got t working. After I used my PC.
26/10 I used my PC before my lunch which I had at noon because I'd appointment with the Podiatrist at East Leeds medical clinic at 1400. My transport came at 1315 and we arrived at 1345. I went in at 1400 she cut my toenails which were long and she pulled out the wicks but caught me a couple of time and put a plaster on. She told me to remove the plasters in the morning. We went to the reception and told her could she tell the patient transport we were ready to go home at 1420. They came at 1500 and we got home at 1530. After tea I used my PC.
27/10 I used my PC in the morning and after lunch I got a delivery from Asda with my groceries. I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC and added my mobile number to my Facebook account.
28/10 I got a phone call from the Police telling me that are appointment at 1330 today has been cancelled and rearranged for tomorrow at 1230. After breakfast I used my PC and my eldest son phoned to ask if I wanted to go see Blackpool Illuminations this afternoon. I said yes and he's coming at 1400. After lunch I got ready to go but my son phoned me to tell me he will at 1430. We set off at 1500, my eldest son, his finance and me but the traffic on the M62 was awful and we didn't at Blackpool until 1800. We to The Sea fish restaurant to have our tea. After we walked to the front to look at the Illuminations. Mostly they were lights displaying from road lights and a few street lights plus the tower lights. Nothing like what I thought. We set back home at 2000 but we didn't get home until 2300 because the M62 was closed in part due to roadworks.
29/10 A police sergeant came to take my statement of when I was St James' on 04/10 - 05/10 from 1100 -  1200. After I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. At 1600 my bowels opened and I told the carers who changed my pad. After tea I used my PC.
30/10 I went to the Coffee morning dressed for Halloween as Freddie Krueger. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
31/10 I spent all morning to pass a fault on Sky Talk because I didn't get dial tone. An engineer is coming on Monday between 0900 - 1300. After lunch I used my PC but at 1500 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

My Life being Disabled Nov 2015

01/11 I used my PC to change my passwords in the morning but I struggled because my Sky Talk line is faulty and an engineer is coming to fix it tomorrow morning. In the afternoon my eldest son came at 1430 to take me to England v New Zealand at the KC Stadium, Hull. We set off at 1445 and arrived 1600. We parked my car in the designated place and went in the Disabled entrance. We were at the side off the pitch nearly half way. It was a good view and there was a good crowd, more that 23,000. At half time it was 12 - 12 but at full time England won 26 - 12. It took us 2.5 hours to get home. We got home at 2130 and I went to my room, put my feet up and watched TV.
02/11 The Sky man woke me at 0810 when he rang to tell me he was nearly here. He came at 0830 and by 0840 he had cleared the fault. After breakfast I used my PC and after lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV.
03/10 I tried to use my PC but the Windows had to update. I watched the TV for 30 mins. Before lunch I used my PC. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet and watched TV. After tea I used my PC. When I went to bed at 2200 I was sick and I told the nurse who took my temperature which was high. She phoned my GP who asked her to monitor it every 15 minutes. At 2300 she called an ambulance who took to St James. We arrived at 0001.
04/11 I was put in a cubicle and a nurse came she took my temperature, my pulse and my blood pressure. About 1 hour later a doctor examined me and said I will be admitted. The nurse came regularly to take my blood pressure, pulse and temperature. I was given antibiotics through a drip into my hand At 0400 I was moved to another cubicle still the A and E . At 0545 I was moved up to Ward 26 and left by the nurses station. At 0615 I started getting pins and needles in my right leg and I told the nurse who put me in the admissions room. They moved my leg but I had been over 6 hours on this trolley. My pins and needles expanded up my right side through to my arm. At 0845 I was told that I had bed in Ward 27 bed 6. I was moved there but the doctor said the X-ray showed that I had an infection in right lung. I told him that I hadn't an X-ray. I asked him is this X-ray from 05/10. At 0915 I was taken for a X-ray they told me it was O.K. I returned to Ward 27 to find my antibiotics will be given by pills. I texted my eldest to bring my essentials. He came at 1630 and left when my tea was served. I had very boring evening and night/ I hardly slept and woke up at 0500.
05/11 At 1000 I was told I going to get discharged. After lunch my transport came I got at 1500. I went to my room and was put in my wheelchair. After I used my PC.
06/11 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I put my feet and watched my TV. After tea I used my PC.
07/11 I used my PC in the morning and in the afternoon I watched England v New Zealand and New Zealand won 2 v 9. After tea I used my PC.
08/11 I used my PC in the morning and in the afternoon I sent an email to Julian  Hartley CEO of St James complaining about the service I get from. I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
09/11 I used my PC before my Care Plan monthly review. After my Care Plan review I used my PC. After lunch I used my PC.
10/11 I used my PC, tested my turntable and ordered a record from Amazon. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my legs up and watched TV. At 1600 Activities came to file my nails. After tea I used my PC.
11/11 In the morning I used my PC. I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV in the afternoon. After tea I used my PC.
12/11 I used my PC in the morning and in the afternoon plus I put my fet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC and cleaned my teeth.
13/11 In the morning I went to the Coffee morning where we had a Service Users Forum and after we had a quiz. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC and cleaned my teeth.
14/11 I used my PC in the morning and in the afternoon I put my feet up and watched England beat New Zealand 20 - 14 to win the series. After tea I used my PC.
15/11 I used my PC in the morning and after lunch I put my feet up, watched a movie and watched my TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
16/11 I used my PC in the morning and after lunch which I had at noon. At 1315 my transport came to take me to St. James for a Chest X-Ray. We got delayed because someone had fallen over and was knocked out. We arrived at St. James at 1430 and had my chest X-Ray and finished at 1500.  My transport arrived at 1600 and we got home at 1630.
17/11 I used my PC and my eldest son phoned to tell me he is setting off to take me to the building where he's having his engagement party on Saturday night. We went tooThe Underground on Market Street Wakefield but there were too many steps. I came home for my lunch. After lunch I put my feet and watch a movie After tea I used my PC.
18/11This morning at 1100 I went to Tesco's shopping and after we went to Fairburn Mews cooking. We got there at 1330 and I cooked a Chicken Jalfrezi, enough for 3 meals. We got home at 1530. I used my PC before tea and after tea.
19/11 I used my PC in the morning AND I emailed the person who sold the 45 record because it was different to their advert. After lunch I went to the Health and Safety meeting. After I put my feet up and watched my TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
20/11 I went to the Coffee morning before lunch. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched my TV. After tea I used PC.
21/11 I used my PC before lunch. After lunch I put my feet up and watch TV. After tea I used my PC.
22/11 I used my PC in the morning. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
23/11 I used my PC in the morning. I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
24/11 This morning I used my PC.  In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
25/11 I spoke to somebody from CQC The Care Quality Commission this morning because their checking my home. I used my PC and I got an email from GIAG about the 45 record by James Fountain asking if it has arrived. I replied NO ! After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
26/11 I used my PC and I ordered a Nivea Lip Balm from Amazon before lunch. After lunch I used my PC.
27/11 In the morning I went to the Coffee Morning which was based on 80's. We had a 80;s quiz and word game with Coffee and Cakes. 4  Service Users came from Castleford. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
28/11 In the morning after a bladder wash and after breakfast I used my PC. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV.
29/11 The nurse during my shower and told a carer to go to the kitchen.  That left us with 2 carers. After breakfast I used my PC. After Sunday dinner I used my PC, put my feet and watched TV. After tea I asked the carers if I could get changed because I'm going to watch Paul Weller at 1830. My driver came at 1840 and we set off. We parked in the Citiparks opposite the Leeds First Direct Arena at a cost of 5 pounds but  it was very busy. It was 1930 and we went through the Disabled entrance to the Accessible lift and a steward took us Block 107 seat 15 and space 16 but the opening act Young Fathers had started. They played until 2000 and Paul Weller's crew started  to get the stage ready  At 2030 Paul Weller began. He played some of the hits from The Jam and The Style Council and all of his new album Saturns Patturn. It lasted until 2230 with no discussions. We went to my car but the car park was very busy and we got home at 2230.
30/11 I used my PC before lunch. I got my lip balm from Amazon. After lunch I used my PC, put my legs up ad watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

My Life being Disabled Sept 2015

01/09 This morning I used my PC and I asked Steve if he would take me to Hull KR  Later he said would. I tried using Universal Jobmatch to advertise for a driver/carer but failed. In the afternoon I phoned Hull KR to order the tickets plus a disabled parking space. I ordered a Satnav from ebay and put an advert in Universal Jobmatch for a driver/carer. After I put my feet up and watch TV. After tea I used my PC.
02/09 I used my PC and asked Ben would he take me to watch Shaw Cross v Kells on 26/09 at 1430(Kells in Cumbria) . I got my tickets for Hull KR v Bradford on 13/09. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. Hull KR phoned me but I didn't answer it. After tea I used my PC.
03/09 My eldest phoned to remind me that is my wife's birthday I phoned my wife to wish her Happy Birthday. I used my PC to find the address of The Job Centre in Seacroft. After lunch I used my PC, put my legs up and watched TV. At 1640 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. After tea I used my PC.
04/09 Steve from Activities came to see me to say him and his nephew can't take me to Bradford matches anymore because it goes against ExemplarHC rules. He said they will take me to Hull KR on 13/09 but they can't take me to Shaw Cross on 26/09. I went to the Coffee morning at 1115 in the Activities room where I had Coffee and Chocolate Cake. We played Bingo and watched You Tube. After lunch I went to my room and used my PC. I put my feet up and watched TV. At 1630 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. After I used my PC.
05/09 This morning I had my Bladder wash and I asked the nurse if I could have a property check. She asked could we check my Care Plan this afternoon. My eldest son texted me to tell he's coming over this afternoon. I used my PC and my new Pillows arrived. I sent an email to Mark the Nursing Home manager asking if I could use/pay his staff to drive my vehicle when their not at work ? At 1215 a carer came to do my property check but he didn't have the original ! After lunch I used my PC and my eldest son texted me to tell me he might come over. At 1500 I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
06/09 I used my PC in the morning and had my Care Plan monthly review. At 1245 I went with my carer in my car to see Bradford Bulls v Widnes Vikings at Odsal via Aldi where I bought a Chicken Jalfrezi and Pilau rice. We arrived at Odsal at 1345 my carer went to the ticket office to get our tickets and out Disabled parking space. We went to our parking space and parked my car. We went into the Provident stand where tickets showed our space/seat were 208 but they were the match from Salford. I got Beef burger which cost 3.80 pounds. The Disabled spaces in the Provident stand are at the back and the view was OK. At half time the score was 12 - 14 and at full time the final score was 12 - 56. Again we set off but we got stuck in the traffic and got home at 1800. I order a Chilli Pizza at Sopranos.
07/09 I used my PC and tried to order tickets for the Leigh match on 20/09 but Leigh said I have go to Bradford. I tried to phone the ticket office at 1100 but their phones were switch off. After lunch I asked the carers if one carer would take me Aldi but Activities said the time spent shopping goes to Activities. I used Asda to buy my shopping to deliver tomorrow at 1300 - 1600.
08/09 I used my PC and phoned Hull KR to get a disabled parking space on Saturday. I tried to contact Bradford but I left a message. At 1230 I phoned Bradford and ordered  wheelchair space, a seat for my carer and a seat for driver. Bradford told me I to phone Leigh to book a disabled space for my car. I phoned Leigh and they told me it's first come on their disabled parking. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I reset my PC to use Windows 8 instead of Windows 10.
09/09 I used my PC to find a Fish and Chip restaurant near to Hull KR ground. I found one called The Funky Fish. At 1245 my Passenger Transport came to take me Leeds East Community Health Centre to see a Podiatry to cut my toenails but when I got there at 1340 the receptionist told me I didn't have an appointment. She looked at my details and booked me in at Seacroft Clinic to go on 12/10 at 1300. I waited until 1630 for my Patient Transport to arrive and it was 1655 when I got home. After tea I used my PC.
10/09 I got a bottle of Brut after shave from ebay this morning. I put my satnav on charge and I used my PC this morning. After lunch I used my PC. After tea I used my PC.
11/09 I went to Asda to fill my car with diesel and went shopping. After I used my PC and tried to get my Satnav working. After my lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
12/09 I ordered a Bacon sandwich for 1145 because e and Steve from Activities are going to Hull to watch Hull KR v Bradford at 1300. After breakfast I used my PC and got my clothes ready to go to Hull. At 1155 the chef told me that Bacon sandwich was ready. I went to the dining room and had my Bacon sandwich and cup of Coffee. I went to my room and used my PC. At 1250 Steve came to tell me we are going. We set off at 1255 and arrived at 1400. We saw a steward and he told us where to park outside of the Fans shop where somebody took us to the Away Disabled entrance where we took a lift to the Away Disabled viewing platform which had good view. The Disabled toilets were near. The match started and at half time the score was 12 - 4 but in the second half Bradford had little to do because they kept knocking on and losing the ball The final score was 48 - 4 with a crowd of 6,608. We got home at 1830 and I ordered a 11' Chilli  Pizza  from Sopranos .
13/09 I used my PC in the morning and in the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
14/09 In the morning I got a letter telling me I had an appointment with the Podiatry on 12/10 at 1300. The manager asked if I would attend the Health and Safety meetings held every 3 months. I used my PC. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet and watched TV.
15/09 The nurse tried to give me a Bladder Wash but it wouldn't go through. Instead 2 nurses changed my catheter but during my shower my new catheter came out. The nurses changed it again.
After breakfast I used my PC and spoke to someone about hiring driver/carer. We are meeting next Weds at 1130. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watch TV. After tea I used my PC.
16/09 I phoned Bradford Bulls and ordered a wheelchair space, seat for Andrew and Disabled Car space for the Halifax game on 27/09. I phoned Complete Care to re-arranged my appointment to Thursday 24/09 at 1130. I used my PC. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After I used my PC and cleaned my teeth.
17/09 I got my tickets from Bradford Bulls and I another date for my Podiarty 26/10 at 1400. I used my PC before lunch. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched my TV. After tea I used my PC.
18/09 My eldest son phoned this morning to tell me he's home from holiday and while he was abroad he asked his girlfriend to marry him. I used my PC but at 1145 I was told we were having a coffee morning. I went and had a quiz. After lunch I went on my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
19/09 After my bladder wash I asked the nurse to put a night bag on to go to Leigh to watched Leigh v Bradford at 1500. We set off at 1130 and arrived at Leigh Sports Village at 1300. We went to Morrison's to have a Big Breakfast. After we walked round the stadium until we found our entrance but we were informed that the stadium doesn't open until 1400. We waited and were joined by a lot of Bradford supporters. At 1400 we, myself, my carer and my driver were shown to a Disabled viewing platform in the Main Stand(south). This holds 5 wheelchairs and 5 seats for carers but we were told only 1 Leigh supporter uses it. We got ready but the Leigh supporter told us to move because he uses a seat where my carer was sat in. At half time the score was 10 - 10. It was a close match but Bradford won 10 - 32. The crowd was 4,621 and about 1,500 were followed Bradford. We got home at 1900 and I ordered a Chilli Pizza from Sopranos via the web.
20/09 In morning I used my PC and in the afternoon I used my PC, put my legs up and watched TV. My eldest son and fiancée came to see . After tea I used my PC.
21/09 I phoned Old Trafford to find out why I haven't got my parking ticket. They told me I received it soon. They don't send them out until 2 weeks before. I used my PC before lunch. After lunch I found out that Bradford will be in The Million Pound Game but it will be played at the home ground of the 4th place. I also found out that Bradford v Halifax is on next Saturday kick off 1500. I texted my eldest son because he's taking to Odsal. After tea I used my PC and eldest texted me to tell me he's not available next Saturday.
22/09 In the morning I used my PC and saw a NHS nurse who gave me a flu jab and reviewed my progressed. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched a movie. After tea I used my PC and cleaned my teeth.
23/09 I asked to get up at 0700 because I'd an appointment at Seacroft Hospital with the Orthotics to get a new splint at 1020. My carers came in at 0730 but I didn't have a shower because they couldn't find my shower sling. I had a bed wash instead. After breakfast I used my PC and at 0930 my Patient Transport arrived but our handyman told them I'll be using my car. I sent an email to the manager to inform him. The handyman took me to the Orthotics in Seacroft hospital and we arrived at 1010. I was called at 1025 to see the Orthotics. He fitted my new splint and explained that should it become looser anybody can tighter it by adjusting the screw on the splint. We went to the Hobby Craft in Crown Point to buy things for Activities and to Asda in York Road where I bought 4 shower gels, a Chicken Jalfrezi, 2 Coriander and Garlic Naan Bread, a packet of Onion Barjes and a packet of various Indian snacks. We got home at 1200 and I used my PC. I sent a email to the manager complaining that I didn't have shower again this morning because my carers  couldn't find my shower sling again. After lunch I texted my youngest son to ask him if he would take me to Odsal on Saturday but he said he's in Spain and he doesn't get back until Saturday night. After I used my PC, put my feet up and watched a movie. After tea I used my PC.
24/09 I didn't have a bladder wash and changed my urine bag this morning because Ravensdale didn't have any. I emailed the manager again. At 11:30 I met with the rep. from Total  Care is signed a contact to provide a driver/carer for me, mainly to go watch Bradford at 16 pounds per hour. To start next season 2016. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC and ordered PC speakers from ebay.
25/09 I used my PC and went to the Coffee morning in the morning. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
26/09 I used my PC and email the Commercial manager of Wakefield Wildcats to ask if I could go in The 1873 Suite. I had my monthly Care Plan review. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched Bradford lose to Halifax 18 - 52. After tea I used my PC.
27/09 I used my PC and sent an email to Citipark in the Merrion Centre to ask if I could use their car park on 29/11 and 17/12. After Sunday dinner I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
28/09 I used my PC and my tickets to the Grand Final came via post. I texted my eldest to ask him if he's got the tickets for Wakefield v Bradford on 03/10 at 1500. He told me he hasn't and I phoned Wakefield and ordered them. After lunch I went to Aldi in my car where I bought 2 Chicken Jalfrezis, a bar of chocolate, a pack of chocolate biscuits, 2 packs of ginger biscuits and 2 packs chocolate digestives. When we got home we unpack the shopping, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
29/09 After my bladder wash, my breakfast and I used my PC. I found the restaurant I want to go for my birthday. The Nawaab Khan on Roundhay Road.. After lunch I used my PC,  put my feet up and watched a movie. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
30/09 I used my PC and began changing my passwords. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

My Life being Disabled August 2015

01/08 I used my computer in the morning. After lunch I watched Warrington lose to Hull KR 18 - 26. After I watched a movie. After tea I used my PC.
02/08 I used my PC in the morning. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. At 1615 my eldest son and his girlfriend came to visit me. After tea I used my PC.
03/08 I used my PC and I got my EE pin, 2 letters from Motability and letter telling me I had an appointment at Seacroft on 12/08 at 1020. I told her I would like to get up at 0630 that day. I asked her if I had an appointment with at Podiatrist and she told me no. After lunch I phoned EE to put some credit on my phone, I put my feet up and used my PC. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
05/08 I used my PC in the morning and in the afternoon but my Windows Media didn't work. I reset my PC and loaded Windows 10. 06/08 I used my PC, I got my Blue Badge and got 2 Nina pillows. After lunch I used my PC, my bowels opened, my carers changed my pad, I put my feet up, watched TV and read my book. After tea I used PC. 07/08 I went to the coffee morning this morning held in the garden. After lunch I used my PC and went in garden. I put my feet up and read a book. After tea I used my PC. 08/08 I used my PC in the morning and after Brunch I used my PC. put my feet up and watched Leeds Utd draw with Burnley 1 - 1. I used my PC before tea.
09/08 I used my PC in the morning. In  the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. At 1615 my bowels opened and carer changed my pad. I changed my PC from Windows 10 back to Windows 8.1  because I didn't understand Windows 10. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
10/08 I used my PC and my eldest son phoned to tell me he's coming over. I put an order to Asda to be delivered tomorrow at 1400. My son came at 1145 and left just before lunch. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
11/08 I used my PC in the morning and watched 2 movies in the afternoon. After I used my PC.
12/08 I went to Seacroft hospital because I had an appointment with the Orthotics to how to fit my new splint at 1020. My Patient transport arrived 0930 and we got there  1000. We went to the Orthotics at 1020 and he decided to order me a different splint. I arranged another appointment for 23/09 at 1020. We got home at 1100 but the fire alarm was sounding due to a test. I went my room to find my Wembley tickets were there. I texted my brother to tell him were on Block 122 Row 28 Seats 299-301. After lunch I went in the garden to put my feet up and read. At 1545 my bowels opened, I told the carers who changed my pad. After I put my feet up and TV.
13/08 I had bladder wash before breakfast. After I used my PC. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. At 1640 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
14/08 In the morning I used my PC and at 1130 I went to the coffee morning in Activities room. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV. After I used my PC After tea I used my PC.
15/08 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I used  my PC, put feet up and watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
16/08 This morning after my shower I was put on my bed but the bed was faulty because t failed to move. My carers had to dry and dress me without raising up. They tried but it didn't move and after 30 minites they get me up and told the nurse. I asked her what is happening ? She told me she's trying to get Tony our handyman. After breakfast I used my PC. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched a movie and watched England beat France. My bowels opened at 1630 and my carers changed my pad. After tea I used my PC.
17/08 Last night with my bed broke and I had little sleep. The day staff decided to give me a bed bath and the nurse was going to report my bed to Essential. After breakfast I used my PC to vote in Labour's Ballot. The Essential came before and fix my bed. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
18/08 I got ready to go Pinderfields hospital for my Baclofin pump filling. I go every 5 months and appointment is at 1430. After breakfast I used my PC my youngest son came at 1200 and left at 1230. After lunch I used my PC. At 1415 my transport arrived but he didn't have an extension for my seatbelt. He phoned his control and asked if someone will bring. She came at 1445 and arrived at Pinderfields at 1515. We into the treatment room and the doctor filled my Baclofin pump. The nurse told me that it will empty on 12/12/15. We came out the driver was in the waiting room and got home 1710. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
19/08 I used my PC in the morning and after lunch I tried researching my family tree. At 1430 I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
20/08 In the morning I used my PC and I got a letter from DWP telling me my DLA mobility allowance will go to Mobility from 18/08. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
21/08 In the morning I went to the Coffee morning where we had Coffee, cakes and 2 quizzes. After lunch I put my feet up and tried to sort my PC.
24/08 I got my new VW Caddy this morning and after lunch I watched TV because I was loading Windows 10 on my PC. After tea I used my PC to order shopping from Asda.
25/08 This morning I used my PC and got my fingernails filed. I queried my payment with Bradford Bulls of 20 pounds for a wheelchair space, a carer, my driver plus a parking space. They will ring back. After lunch I phoned them back to find out I paid for a wheelchair space, a carer and a disabled car space but I have to pay for my driver when we get there. I put my feet up and watched TV but at 1630 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. After tea I used my PC.
26/08 This morning Steve from Activities asked me to show him my new car. After he asked me if I wanted to go to Skegness tomorrow and I said yes but we'll have to set off at 0900. I used my PC after to change my passwords. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
27/08 I got up at 0700 and 0915 we set off to go to Skegness. It took us 3.75 and we arrived Ingoldmells at1300. We had Fish, Chips and mushy Peas. After we went to Ingoldmells market it was very busy. At 1700 we went  through a wood where the path was too small for my electric wheelchair and Steve had push me out. It took us 40 minutes to get to our minibus. We got home at 2000 and I ordered a Chicken Jalfrezi and Garlic and Coriander Naan.
28/08 In morning I used my PC. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After I used my PC and got ready to go to Wembley..
29/08 I got up at 0530, the nurse gave me a bladder wash. After my carers put me in my bathroom where cleaned, shaved and showered. After I put my Hull KR shirt and put my Papau New Guinea coat on It was 0700 and went to the dining room where my driver and carer were waiting for me. We down the A1 because there was road works on the M1. We stopped at McDonalds Wyboston to have something to eat and drink. I tried to get in the Disabled toilet but the passageway was too small. The employee informed us to use Londish disabled toilet because their is accessible. I complained by email to McDonanlds later. We set off again at 1100 and arrived at Wembley 1245. The door opened at 1300 and found a catering outlet did fresh sausages, onion and hot chilli sausage that cost 5.4 pounds. After we found places which were  Block B122 Seats 299 - 301 but my driver was below my space which  nearly on the halfway line. The match started at 1515 but it was all Leeds because Hull KR were rubbish. After the match it took us 2.5 miles to get out Wembley. We stopped at a Service Station where I had a basket filled of Mince Beef and spicys. We got home at 0005 and I had a Coffee before I went to bed.
30/08 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I was sick and the nurse told me I should go to bed. After tea I used my PC.
31/08 In the morning I used my PC and order 2 pillows from Ebay. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched a movie but at 1630 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my P
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Thursday, July 2, 2015

My Life being Disabled July 2015

01/07 I used my PC in the morning. After lunch I used my PC, put my legs up and watch TV. Before tea my bowels opened and I told the carers who changed my pad. After I used my PC.
02/07 In the morning I got the handyman to fill in his details for my Motability Insurance. I used my PC. After lunch I used my PC and tried to order a Nokia 130 with a 16g memory but I failed. After I used my PC and tried to order a Nokia 130 with a 16g memory but I failed again.
03/07 I used my PC in the morning. After lunch I used my PC, put my legs up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
04/07 In morning I had my weekly bladder wash and after breakfast I used my PC. In the afternoon my eldest son came and filled the Motability form for insurance purposes but he didn't sign it. I texted him and he said he'll come over later. After tea I used my PC.
05/07 I used my PC in the morning before going to Parkside to watch Hunslet v Bradford where I booked 3 Parksider Matchday Packages, which included a 2 course carvery, a programme, a team sheet and a cup of coffee/tea at half time. We got there at 1230 we were showed our table 5 which sat 8 people and we got a drink. The Vegetable soup was served to us and the carvery we had go outside the Director's Lounge to get it. After our meal and old Bradford and Hunslet player gave good after dinner speech. We had to go to the Disabled viewing area which was on the side of the running track with the pitch inside running track. It was very difficult to see the match because the substitutes and coaches went on the running track to hinder our view plus we were about 10 metres from the pitch. At half time Bradford were winning 6 - 38 but we didn't go back to the Director's Lounge because t was too far. We didn't stay for all of the 2nd half because with 10 minutes to go and Bradford winning 6 - 68 it started to rain and we left. We got home at 1730 and I ordered a Chilli Pizza from Soprano's via the internet.
06/07 I went to Seacroft Hospital in the morning where I ordered 2 new splints. After lunch I used my PC before going to Tesco's. After tea I used my PC. 
07/07 I booked a Wheelchair space, a carer and my driver plus a Disabled parking space. I used my PC in the morning and after lunch I used my PC. My bowels opened and my carers changed pad. I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
08/07 I watched the State of Origin 1st half before lunch. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched 2nd half with Queensland beating New South Wales the score was 52 - 6, After tea I used my PC.
09/07 In the morning I used my PC and after lunch I used my PC. After I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
10/07 I had my haircut before breakfast and I used my PC in the morning. I gave my Motability form to the office to write a letter that anybody can drive my car and post it. After lunch I went in the garden and finished reading my book at Paras. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
11/07 I had my weekly bladder wash and after breakfast I used my PC. Later that morning I started by-passing I told the nurse who said we'll look after lunch. After lunch they changed my Catheter and my urine bag. I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
12/07 I used my PC in the morning and I found out I've got an appointment with the East Leeds Podiatrist on Tuesday 14/07 at 1420. After lunch I used my PC all afternoon . After tea I used my PC.
13/07 Activities informed me that my trip to Wetherby this afternoon has been cancelled. I used my PC in the morning.
14/07 I saw my GP this morning about my weekly Bladder Washes and we agreed to up them to 2 washes on Wednesday and Saturdays. I asked my eldest son if he wants to go to The Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford on 10/10 at 1800. After lunch I used my PC while I was waiting for my transport to see my Podiatrist to have my toenails cut. I have an appointment for 1420. It didn't arrived and my nurse said she will chase it up. I put my feet up and watched TV. At 1620 my bowels opened \and my carers changed my pad. I went on my PC after tea.
15/07 The RFL phoned to tell me to phone 0161 8688111 to get a Disabled parking at The Grand Final on 10/10 but this number gets Rachel Croft voicebank. I left a message to contact me and I emailed Sarah Williams at the RFL.In the afternoon I went to the Post Office to put some cash into my Co-op bank account. I went to Tesco's I tried to convert my Euros in to Pounds Sterling but my Amex travellers cheques were duds. I did some shopping and got home at 1600. After tea I used my PC.
16/07 I went to the Carers Forum at 1300 and when it finished I had my lunch. After lunch I scanned my Evidence of Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance to Jo at Brotherwood. I used my PC after tea.
17/07 I used my PC and tidied my paperwork in my room. After lunch I used my PC and watched TV. After tea I used my PC and cleaned my teeth.
18/07 I had a bladder wash this morning. After breakfast I used my PC. In the afternoon I used my PC and my younger brother came to see me. He left at 1630 and I used my PC. After tea I used my PC.
19/07 I got ready to go to Odsal to watch Bradford v Leigh at 1500. I've told the driver we're setting  off at 1300 and I've told the kitchen that I want a Bacon sandwich at 1200. I used my PC until 1150 when a carer told me my Bacon sandwich was ready. After my lunch I waited in my until the driver came at 1250. We got Odsal at 1345 and directed into Car Park B. Ii's not tarmac and it full of potholes and my electric wheelchair bounced in the baked mud. Our seats were in The Provident Stand where wheelchair space are at the back with carers sat next to them and our driver sat in front. When found my space there was a match between The Royal Engineers v The Royal Artillery. After that match  a band played leading several junior teams round the pitch. At 1500 the  match started and Bradford scored straight away. At half time it was 20 - 12 and at full time it was 36 - 36. The attendance was 9,181and we got home at 1800. Later I had a Chilli Pizza from Soprano's.
20/07 I used my PC in the morning. After lunch I used my PC and watched a movie in the Activities room. After tea I tried ordering a Nokia 130 via O2's website..
21/07 In the morning I used my PC. After lunch my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. I went to Tesco's to buy tea. I got home at 1600, unpacked my shopping and gave my Chicken Jalfrezi,
 Naan bread and my Indian mix to a carer to give it to the cook. I had my Chicken Jalfrezi and 1 Naan for tea. I used my PC.
22/07 I had a bladder wash this morning. I used my PC and the nurse told me we're having my monthly Care Plan review today. I completed my application for a Blue Badge. After lunch I used my PC and had my Care Plan review. After tea I used my PC.
23/07 I used my PC and found out I won 25 pounds on the lottery. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched a movie on my PC. After tea I used my PC.
24/07 I used my PC and set up Skype. After lunch I used my PC.
25/07 This morning my bladder wash didn't work. My nurse told me she's going to tell my GP. After breakfast I used my PC but I was still bypassing. I told the nurse, she told the other nurse who decided to have a meeting after lunch. After lunch I used my PC but at 1500 I was soaking and carers decided to put me in bed. They took all my clothes off and changed my pad. I stayed on my bed, watching TV and sleeping until the next morning.
26/07 I used my PC after breakfast. We has a Roast Pork dinner for lunch. I used my PC, my bowels opened and carers changed my pad. I put legs up and watched TV. After tea I put my legs up and watched TV.
27/07 I got my new mobile which I put on charge. I asked the OT to put my new splint together. I asked the handyman if he could move my Air Condition Unit to be nearer the window, to change my certificates to black frames and  put them on one wall. After lunch I used my PC and I took my Leedsware Bell which I sold on ebay to the office to post. After tea I used my PC.
28/07 I used my PC and tidied my personal draw in the morning. After lunch I saw my GP who told the nurse to give me 3 bladder washes per week and prescribed some anti-biotics to deal with my Cellulitus. I used my PC while the handyman put my certificates on 1 wall. After I tidied my top desk and put my shopping away that Asda had delivered. After tea I used my PC.

29/07 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watch movie on my PC. After I used my PC.
30/07 After loading Windows 10 I sent an email to my Social worker because Ravensdale have decided that my contribution has increased since April ? After lunch I used my PC, I asked my eldest son if he will take me to Wakefield v Bradford on Saturday 15/08 at 1500 and I asked Ravensdale if they would take me to Bradford v Sheffield on 09/08at 1500 and Bradford v Salford on 23/08 at 1500. I was told to see Steve because he's joining Activities on Monday.
31/07 I went to The Service Users Forum as I was chairing. We discussed the Purpose of the Forum, to meet every 2 months, Staff Resources and to inform staff to provide a report for the meeting. After lunch I used my PC to change my passwords.

My Life being Disabled June 2015

01/06 In morning we went to the Freeport at Castleford. After lunch I made an appointment with an Orthopedic doctor to get a new splint for my right arm. I bought 3 tickets for Bradford v Dewsbury match on 14/06. I booked a taxi for Wednesday at 1900 to Francos restaurant to return at 2200. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched PC. After tea I used my PC.
02/06 I had an appointment at 1100 with my dentist. The Patient Transport didn't arrive until 1045 and after dropping another user at St. James' we got to the Reginald Centre at 1120. We checked in and my dentist called for me to check my new top set was OK. I said they were OK and we told his assistant to call for my transport at 1200. We went downstairs to use their PC but all the PCs wee in use. I joined the Leeds Libraries and I got on a PC in the Job Centre. Where I complained to Patient Transport at 1300. I tried to use my mobile but the chap who answered said he couldn't hear me. I sent an email to them and my transport came at 1400. We got home 1430 and I lunch. After lunch I went Tesco's and to the Post Office where I sent some shorts back to Amazon. I got at 1630 because it was very windy. After I used my PC and answered an email from Leeds City Council about the state of the footpaths in Whinmoor.
03/06 I invited Richard Burgon MP and Pauleen Graham from Leeds City Council to our event to support the Huntingdon's Disease Association on 20/06 at 1930. After I used my PC. After lunch I put my feet up, drafted my points for my Quarter Care Plan review and watched my TV. At 1600 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad, sling and new shirt. After tea I used my PC.
04/06 I used my PC and wrote a shopping list for me to go to Tesco's this afternfoon. I sent an email to the taxi/private hire licensing dept. about my epics last night. In the afternoon I went to Seacroft  Centre and came back at 1600. he carers told me my right elbow was bleeding. After the nurse dressed my elbow and I used my PC.
05/06 Yesterday I reported several cars blocking the footpath in Naburn Drive. The police came to see me and told them where it was. They were going to look in to it. At 1200 I had my quarterly Care Plan review and it lasted until 1245. After lunch I used my PC and later I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
06/06 In the morning I had my weekly bladder wash before going to my bathroom. After breakfast I used my PC. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched my TV. After tea I used my PC.
07/06 After breakfast I started to get ready to go to Odsal to watch Bradford v Doncaster we're setting off at 1130 because we've go to be there at 1230. We set off and arrived at 1215 but the doors havn't opened and we wait until they open. At 1235 the doors open but we wait for my eldest son and friend. He comes 1240 we all go in and we are seated on table 4 but eldest doesn't bring a friend. At 1310 we get Steak and Ale pie, new potatoes and garden peas plus Chocolate cake with fresh cream. Our host lie Rob Parker give the latest news and gives us team sheet. We are introduced to our guest Les Vinikolo a former player who talks about his life. After we had a quiz where our table came joint 1st. At 1445 we are invited to sit in our places to watch the match. As wheelchair user my place is in another bar where season ticket holders sit outside on their balcony. My place is outside and my guests sit below or stand next to me. At half time the score is 18 - 6 and the full time was 72 - 6. We went back into our room The Legends Suite and watched our host Rob Parker have an auction with hoodies that were from the players. Robbie Paul, the Chief Executive gave his overview of the match Later James Lowe gave his view of the match. Rob Parker thanked everyone and told us the Legends Suite is open next week when Bradford play Dewsbury. We got home at 1900. I put my feet up and watched TV.
08/06 In the morning I used my PC and upgraded my mobile to a Samsung Galaxy Young 2. I contact Yorkshire Police to asked if my report had been closed but instead I said it happens every day. After lunch I used my PC and emptied my top drawer to clean it out. I put my feet up and watched TV. I put my stuff back into my top drawer because my bowels had opened. I tolder carers who changed my pad. After tea I used my PC.
09/06 In morning I used my PC and my brother, Peter, gave me 3k towards my new Mobility WAV. After lunch I used my PC but at 1500 I went Seacroft Centre to shop at Poundland and Tesco's. When I got home I gave a carer my Vindiloo for my tea. After tea I used my PC.
10/06 I used my PC this morning. Brotherwood  contacted me I told them I was waiting until somebody measured me from the floor to the top of my head = 140cms, I tried get a Samsung Galaxy Young 2 Pay and Go from O2 BUT my postcode doesn't work on their system. I got email from Leeds Citizens' Panel inviting me to a group discussion on 23/06 1330 in Leeds Civic Hall to discuss Statuary Notices 2015. I put a request to attend to my nurse. After lunch I used my PC. At 1500 the carers asked me if I would like to go to Roundhay Park. We got there at 1530 and went to the lake which we got about 100 yards but the path wasn't suitable for .wheelchairs. We fed the ducks and headed back and we got home at 1730. After I used my PC.
11/06 I used my PC and I ordered a Samsung Galaxy Young 2 from O2 Delivered tomorrow. I gave my list of my requests. After lunch I used my PC. At 14:30 I went  outside to read my book. At 1530 I went to my room and I used my PC. After tea I tidy my basket and I used my PC.
12/06 I had my hair cut this morning before my shower. After breakfast I used my PC and got a text from Jacamo telling me my shorts will be delivered between 0830 - 0930. I started tidying my room. After lunch I used my PC, tidying my room and phoned O2 to asked them where is my Samsung Galaxy Young 2 is ? They told me the person delivered it delivered to no. 10 Naburn Walk ? They will arrange for it to be delivered to Ravensdale Nursing Home on Monday. My nurse asked me to give her a list of my appointments I gave her one for June - July. I was having difficulty with Blogger and I restarted my PC. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used  my PC.
13/06 I had my weekly bladder wash and I used my PC. I ordered a grabber from Amazon. After lunch I used my PC. At 1430 I went to Tesco's in Seacroft centre I looked at Smart TVs and bought some shopping.
14/06 I started getting ready to go to Odsal to see Bradford v Dewsbury. I used my PC and at 1130 we, my carer, driver and me set off to Odsal. We arrived at Odsal at 1215, my driver went park my minibus and said outside The Conference and Banqueting Centre until he came back. We were seated on table no. 5 and the guests didn't arrive until 1330. We had home made Chicken Kiev, saute potatoes and green beans followed Chocolate Cheese Cake and after Rob Parker gave us the team news. We had quiz and at 1450 we were inviting to go to seats but it was raining and I decided to stay inside and watch the match in the viewing gallery. It was very close and at half time it was  0 - 6 and at the end it was 22 - 18. After the match we stayed while Jake Mullany got the man of the match. James Lowe describe his feelings and what he's going to do before next weeks match. After we went home at 1800 and got there at 1845. I ordered a 11 inch Chilli Pizza from Soprano's.
15/06  In the morning I got a texted from Tesco's Direct telling me my new smart TV would be here between 0700 - 1300. I booked a taxi/private hire car to take our OT, Emma, and me to Temple Newsham House at 1500 to the Leeds' Citizens Panel which starts at 1600 and I booked the same firm Blueline for the return at 1900.  I used my PC before lunch. After I ordered 3 tickets for Bradford v Batley on the 28/06 at 1500 n the Conference and Banqueting Centre. I enquired if Hunslet have a similar  centre at Parkside ? I used my PC to watched a movie before tea. After tea I used my PC.
16/06 I had problems with my Catherter this morning. I was by-passing but my nurse cleared it using a bladder wash. After breakfast I used my PC. After lunch I used my PC before going to Temple Newsham House at 1500. My taxi arrived at 1515 from City Cabs and we arrived at Temple Newsham House at 1450. At 1500 the councillors from East Leeds met for there meeting and this finished at 1600. We all went to another room to have sandwiched, flan, biscuits and tea/coffee. After we spilt in to our wards, my ward is Crossgates and Whinmoor. We debated litter and I raised Pavements but the chairman just took some notes. It finished at 1830, I emptied my bag and went outside to wait a City Cab. He came at 1900 and we got home at 1930. I ordered a Chicken Nawabi Khana with a Garlic Naan.
18/06 I used my PC and phone Tesco Direct to cancel my Smart TV. I arranged with o2 to return my new  Samsung Galaxy Young 2 and the memory card because I can't work it. After lunch my new Smart TV arrived and I spoke with Tesco Direct to tell them. I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
19/06 I ordered a new Volkswagen Caddy Life 1.6TD from Brotherwood in red this morning via Mobility. In the afternoon I asked a carer if she would file my fingernails. I sent a text to my brother and my 2 sons informing that I bought a new car. I used my PC and texted my eldest son to find out where we're standing on Sunday. After tea I used my PC.
20/06 I used my PC in the morning. After lunch I went to Tesco's to get some cash and I bought shower gel, Indian snacks and 6 bottles of water. After I got changed to go out to Seacroft Green Club. We set off because 1 of our Activities had organise an event for people who suffer from Hutchingson's Disease. We stayed there until 0030 and got home at 0100.
21/06 I used my PC in the morning until 1200 when my eldest son picked me up to take me to Pontefract races for my Father's Day present. There were 7 races and it finished 1715 but the traffic was very busy and got home at 1830. I used my PC to order a Pizza.
22/06 In the morning before I got up my Catheter became blocked my nurse tried a bladder wash it didn't work and she called ambulance 999 at 1000. We arrived St James at 1100 and into A and E to be examined. At 1600 I was  admitted and my Catheter was changed. I went to Ward 27 firstly in a room for 30 minutes and to another room with 6 beds. I was in bed 25 where I asked where is my Air Filled Mattress ? They ordered 1 and it arrived later. I tried to get my TV working but Hospidia Helpline wouldn't answer they helpline. They answered it at 2010 I spent all the night watching TV. 23/06 In the morning the doctor discharged me but I had to wait for transport which arrive until 1630. I home at 1730, unpacked and asked a carer if I could have my Indian snacks. After I put my feet up and my TV.
24/06 In morning I bought 3 tickets to watch Hunslet v Bradford from Hunslet in the Parksiders Package. I emailed Hospidia to complain about their service. In the afternoon I used my PC and I had to restart my PC. After tea I used my PC to sell my Leedsware Bell on Ebay. I cleaned my teeth
25/06 I got a Jiffy Bag from O2 to return my Samsung Galaxy mobile and it's memory card. I used my PC but it was very slow and I restarted it. In the afternoon I went to Seacroft Village Hall, the Post Office and to Tesco's. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
26/06 This morning I addressed the jiffy bag that O2 had sent me. I went on my PC before going to Coffee morning at 1130. After lunch I went to the Post Office to post the jiffy bag to O2. I put my feet up and watched my TV. Before tea the nurse told me I've got to book a taxi to take me to Odsal on Sunday.
27/06 I phoned Social Care Direct to complain about how Ravensdale has treated me over my agreed activity to go to Odsal tomorrow. I used my PC for the rest of the morning. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV.
28/06 The nurse told me I wasn't going Odsal because they short staffed. I sent an email to Social Care Direct telling that I want to Live Independently. After lunch I used my PC and my bowels opened. I  told the carers who changed my pad. I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
29/06 I used my PC this morning. After lunch I went to Tesco's for some shopping. The manager came to reimburse me for tickets to go see Bradford v Batley  After tea I used my PC.
30/06 I used my PC in the morning. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I started changing my passwords.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

My Life being Disabled April 2015

01/04 This morning I asked the nurse what time is my appointment to St James. My appointment is at 0930 and it's something about my eyes that could last for 3 hours. I told her that I want to get up at 0630. For the rest of the morning I used my PC. My eldest son phoned to tell me that he's coming after lunch. He came at 1400 and left at 1545. After tea I used my PC.
02/04 I got up this morning because I had an appointment for 0930 at the eye clinic to get my eyes checked. My transport came at 0845 and we arrived at St James at 0915. I got called for a nurse to test eyes and to put drops in my eyes. We waited for a eye specialist. He tested my eyes and said they are OK. It was 1015 and went to the Patient Transport enquiry to let them know we had finished. Our transport arrived at 1100 and we got home at 1130. I used my PC to organise Asda to deliver my shopping tomorrow between 2100 - 2300. After lunch I asked the nurse to forward my requests to attend Wetherby races and to go to England v New Zealand on 01/11 at 1500 in Hull.
03/04 In morning I went to the coffee morning in the Activities room. After lunch my bowels opened my carers changed my pad. For the rest of the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
04/04 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I went to the Activities room and failed trying to get their PC and Screen working both together. After I used my PC.
05/04 In the morning I didn't get up until 1200 because our hoist was broken. After lunch I used my PC. After tea I used my PC.
06/04 In morning I got ready to go to Tetley's Stadium to watch Dewsbury v Bradford at 1500. I used my PC before setting off to Tetley's stadium at 1245. We arrived 1330 and shown to the car park by a steward. I asked if this was the Disabled car park and he said it's full. We went to receipton and outside the car park was empty ! We went into the reception and walked through to the lift. This wasn't suitable for my electric wheelchair because my carer and driver had to walk up to floor 2. I had to travel by myself and couldn't reach the alarm also the lift doors closed when I was getting in. It was 1410 and the bar was on floor 1. My carer went to buy drinks and I noticed that the Disabled viewing platform only accommodated 4 wheelchairs with our carers sat behind. There was 2 disabled viewing platforms at the other side of pitch but I couldn't see any carers. A stand support stood right in front the Disabled viewing platform. Before the match started I went to the disabled toilet but this on the 1st floor. Which meant that I had go the lift again but when I got there it was locked and the key held the bar. I went to the bar but it was packed eventually I asked a person who was working if I could have the key. The toilet was O.K. but I had the problem again. I got back just for the kick-off. When play was round about the centre I couldn't see. It was really hot and with a crowd of over 4,000 it was full, mostly by Bradford fans. Dewsbury lost 16 v 30. It was chaos at the end. Trying to get out of the car park was very difficult. After we went to the Mermaid Fish restaurant. We got home at 2010.
07/04 I used my PC all morning and most of the afternoon.
08/04 I used my PC all morning apart when my GP came to look at my feet. In the afternoon I had feet put up and I watched TV. In the evening I used my PC.
09/04 In morning I went to Crossgates to get 2 photo for my passport. I went to Wilko's and bought 2 continental and went the Post Office to post it. After lunch I used my PC. After tea I used my PC.
10/04 In the morning I used my PC. In the afternoon I went Seacroft town centre and on the way back I reported cars parked on the pavement on Naburn Drive. After I used my PC.
11/04 I used my PC in the morning. After lunch I put my feet and watched TV but at 1600 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. After tea I used my PC.
12/04 I used my PC in the morning to investigate a holiday at the Confortel Fuengirola but the travel agent Hotels.com said there's nobody there. I will try tomorrow. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV but at 1600 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. After tea I used my PC.
13/04 In the morning I used my PC and the unit manager informed me that nobody wanted to volunteer for a holiday in Fuengirola. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV. I phoned Bradford and ordered tickets for the match Doncaster v Bradford on 26/04 at 1400. After tea I used my PC.
14/04 I asked my carers that I wanted to speak with Activities about my holiday in Fuengirola and getting Stevo to attend the Huntingdon's Disease Association Night on 20/06. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV.
15/04 I phoned my Social Worker about me going abroad for a holiday - she said she's going to speak with the management of Ravensdale. In the afternoon I put my feet and watched TV. I used my PC after tea.
16/04 This morning I used my PC and replied to an email from Doncaster about hospitality packages. In the afternoon I attended the Carer's Forum from 1300 - 1500. After I went my room and used my PC.
17/04 This morning I found a restaurant in Doncaster that we can go to after match Halo Lounge. I emailed and find out it was suitable for wheelchairs. I booked a table for 3 on 26/04 1700. I received an email from Discovery Holidays giving me a quote of nearly 7k for me, 2 nurses and 4 carers to stay in Las Palmeras Hotel for bed and breakfast for 14 nights. I forwarded it to my brother. At 1200 I had my lunch because I had an appointment with Wheelchair Services to have a driving test. It lasted a hour but I passed. We came home and I used my PC. After I used my PC and I got a reply from my brother telling me to forward the email to Ravensdale manager.
18/04 In the morning I used my PC. After lunch I put my feet up and watched my TV. After tea I used my PC.
19/04 In the morning I tried to buy a new Bulls shirt but the phones were switched off. I used my PC before lunch. After I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC and my wife phoned me.
20/04 I went to see the manager about my holiday Fuengirola and he's going to speak to my brother Peter. I'm using my PC. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV but at 1500 Activities  came to tell me there's a quiz in our lounge. It finished at 1630 and I went to my room. After tea I used my PC.
21/04 In the morning I used my PC and I bought a new green shirt from Bradford Bulls.
24/04 I got my new shirt from he Bulls and I went to the coffee morning. In the afternoon I phoned my Social Worker to countersign my application for a passport and left her a message. I used my PC and my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. After tea my eldest son phoned he wanted to go to Doncaster on Sunday.
25/04 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV.
26/04 I got ready to go to Doncaster, Keepmoat Stadium to watch Doncaster v Bradford at 1400. My eldest son borrowed a WAV for the day. We set off at 1215 and arrived at 1315. The Disabled car park was at the opposite end stadium and it took me 20 minutes to get there. We said we wanted to watch the match from the elevated viewing platform. The lift took us up level 2 and from the viewing platform could hold 5 wheelchairs with carers sat next to them. It was a good stadium,  After the match my son took me home and I ordered nabew khana from Jinnahs.
27/04 In the morning I used my PC but when Activities asked me if I want to go to Tescos I said I wanted. We set off at 1130 and arrived 1230. We had lunch in the café in Tescos where I Lasagne with Garlic bread. We shopped in Tescos until 1430. We got home at 1530 and I used my PC.
28/04 In the morning I saw my GP about my leg and an itching head. He prescribed some tar shampoo. I used my PC for the rest of the morning. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
29/04 In morning we, myself and 2 residents with 3 carers went to Tesco's. We had lunch Tesco's café and went shopping. I bought 2 pairs of shorts, kitkats, a pizza cutter and some sugar free polos. After I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
30/04 In the morning I had my monthly Care Plan review and I an email from the manager giving me costings for my holiday abroad. After I used my PC. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

My Life being Disabled May 2015

01/05 I went to the coffee morning where I won a box of Milk Tray. I saw Emma the OT who's dealing with my holiday. In the afternoon  I had my fingernails filed and I used my PC. After ea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
02/05 This morning I used my PC and I asked the nurse if I could go to Tesco's by myself this afternoon. After lunch I went to Tesco's by myself but while I was there the nurse phoned to tell me I didn't sign the form and she sent a carer to help me ! We came home, unpacked my shopping and the nurse explained the form and the consequences of me going out by myself.
03/05 In the morning I used my PC. After Sunday dinner I used my PC and at 1600 my bowels opened and my carers changed pad. After I used my PC.
04/05 The match Bradford v Halifax is postponed on 17/05 because Halifax are still in the Challenge Cup. I chosen Bradford v Doncaster on 07/06 instead. I asked my carers if I could go swimming but they told me to go see Activities.
05/05 There was a group of staff in the corridor this morning when I for breakfast. I thought I heard that a resident had died over night. I used my PC for the rest the morning. After lunch I saw my GP about my hernia in my stomach, my right leg and he said do my bowels work correctly and said no. He prescribed another drink to take daily. I got a quote from Saga for travel insurance of 30 pounds.
06/05 I emailed the Regional manager to find out what her Passport number is. For the rest of the morning I used my PC. In the afternoon watch 2 movies on my PC. The manager gave me the passport number for the Regional Manager. After I used my PC.
07/05 I went to vote in the school opposite but I couldn't in because the door into voting room was too small for my electric wheelchair. I complain Leeds City Council and copied it to Richard Burgon and Pauleen Grahame. After lunch my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. I went shopping to Seacroft town centre. When I finished, I came home, went my room, unpacked my shopping and used my PC. After tea I used my PC.
08/05 In the morning I used my PC. I had lunch at 1200 because I had an appointment with the Podiarty at 1440. My transport came at 1300 but the driver looked at my wheelchair and decided it wouldn't in his vehicle. He contacted his control to get a larger vehicle. This came at 1400 but they decided their vehicle wasn't big enough. They didn't take me and I went inside to phone their Complaint Dept.. I tried from 1430 - 1530 but nobody answered and I sent them an email. After Disabledholidays.com emailed me to tell me no charter flights will allow me to take my wheelchair on their planes.
09/05 I used my PC this morning and I emailed my gp's secreraries about my medicines. After brunch I used  my PC, put my feet up and watched a movie on my PC. After tea I used my PC.
10/05 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched a movie. After I used my PC.
11/05 I used my PC in the morning and contacted Amazon because my new TV hadn't arrived. In the afternoon I went to Tesco's and came back. After I took part in a quiz, unpacked my shopping and went on my PC. In the afternoon
12/05 I ordered a mini TV, aerial and a case from Amazon. I the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV. I was told I can't fly because my wheelchair is too big. After tea I used my PC.
13/05 In the morning I used my PC. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
14/05 I interviewed applicants for Carers post but 2 didn't turn up and after the 3rd I left. I went to my room and I used my PC. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
15/05 I went to Coffee morning where we played Bingo and quizzed, After lunch I used my PC,  I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
16/05 In the morning I used  my PC. In the afternoon I watched Leeds beat Huddersfield 48 - 16. After tea I used my PC.
17/05 In the morning I used my PC. After Sunday lunch I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
18/05 I found out that our driver who works on Activities is leaving at the May. I used my PC and wrote a shopping list. After lunch it was raining and I decided to put my feet up and watched TV. At 1600 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. After tea I opened my parcel from Amazon with my mini TV, it's bag and aerial. I used my PC.
19/05 I used my PC until Patient Transport came at 1030 to take to the dentist where I had an appointment at 1130. He tried my new teeth before he sent them away to be finished. He made another appointment on 02/06 at 1100. While waiting for our transport I made an order for Asda home delivery for 20/05 at 1500. We got home at 1330 and I had lunch. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth and put together my mini TV.
20/05 This morning the nurse reported my electric wheelchair to Wheelchair Services because my right footrest wouldn't go down and my seat was cracked. I went on my PC. After l put my legs up and watched TV. After tea I went on my PC.
21/05 I used my PC in the morning. In the afternoon I had my hair cut. I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC to order a pair of Chinos from Jacamos.
22/05 In the morning I went to the Services Users meeting in the Activities room. It was chaired by Emma Simpson the OT and we discussed the chair for the meeting which I volunteered. Terri on Activities is leaving at the end of May. I suggested her replacement should be able to drive. Activities ad already the new handiman if he would drive. Why do I have to wait for my prescriptions ?? I'm waiting for my Zinc and Castor Oil and my Sycno bags fore more than weeks. I told the meeting I want to go to Franco's for meal and Hiedi said to see her later. After lunch I emailed Franco's to ask if there any hazards for wheelchair users ? They replied saying wheelchairs can use Franco's.
23/05 During my bladder wash my catheter became blocked and 3 nurses changed it with difficulty. After breakfast I used my PC. After lunch I put my feet and watched rugby league on my TV. After tea I cleaned my teeth, put my feet and watched my TV. I watched Bradford beat Halifax 18 - 4.
24/05 I went on my PC in the morning. After Sunday lunch I put my feet up and watched Rugby League on TV. After tea I used my PC.
25/05 The nurse remaindered me that I have my Care Plan review on Wednesday. She asked a carer to help me with my Property list. I used my PC and helped my carers with my property list. After lunch I used my PC. Later I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
26/05 My nurse told me that my bladder washes were being reduced to 1 per week. After breakfast I used my PC. My GP came at 1200 and I told him about my red leg he prescribed antibiotics. I told him I new stockings, Zinc and Castor Oil, a new splint for my right arm and need more Paracetamols and he said he'll speak to our nurse. After lunch I used my PC.
27/05 This morning I used my PC before attending my monthly Care Plan review. At 1130 I met with my Advocat and my named nurse  After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
28/05 This morning I used my PC. I organised the driver, my carer, my eldest son and his wife and me to go to watch Bradford next Sunday 07/06 with a meal. In the afternoon I went to Tesco's and I back at 1530. I unpacked my shopping, used my PC and sent an email to Richard Burgon MP copied to Pauleen Grahame councillor about the footpaths. After tea I used my PC.
29/05 I used my PC until 1200 when Activities had a coffee morning in their room. After lunch I used my PC.
30/05 This morning I used my PC. In the afternoon I watched Super League watching Widnes beat Salford 38 - 14. After tea I cleaned my teeth and used my PC.
31/05 I phoned Sky about their fibre broadband which terminates at the cabinet. I used my PC. In the afternoon I put my legs up and watched the Magic

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

My Life being Disabled March 2015

01/03 I got ready to go to Featherstone because Bradford are playing there this afternoon. We set off at 1300 and there at 1400. The traffic was very busy and my driver asked steward where's the disabled parking. He said it's full and indicated to park in the normal spaces. We parked our minibus and asked a steward where s the wheelchair entrance for away supporters. He pointed to more Bradford supporters in wheelchairs and told us to wait with them. Another steward took us at the side of the stand where there was an old elevated viewing platform. It was not under cover, full of tables and plastic chairs with no seats for our carers to sit on. We found out that away wheelchair supporters should go to a new stand with a covered elevated viewing platform which was empty. Another 2 Bradford wheelchair supporters joined and weather got worse. In the end I told my carer I want to go home at 1445. We went back to our minibus and got home at 1545. I put my feet up and watched TV.
02/03 In the morning I used my PC to change my password plus I emailed Sarah Williams at the and in the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV.
03/03 My nurse changed Catheter this morning. After I used my PC and replied to Sarah Williams to send my email to Featherstone. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV. At 1600 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad plus my shirt. After tea  I went on my PC.
04/03 I got dressed up because I'm going to Maxis Chinese Restaurant n Leeds and the table is booked for 1900. Unfortunately at 1600 I had a terrible stomach ache and it lasted all evening. I told the nurse and 1730 I texted my sons to tell them I won't be going. I put my feet up and watched TV. I realised that I had Constipation because my bowels hadn't been open for at least 2 days.
05/03 In morning I used my PC. At 1130  I attended my monthly Care Plan review which lasted until 1230. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV.
06/03 I was suppose to go to Crossgates in the Access bus but I was constipated and felt ill. I stayed in bed all morning. I got up in the afternoon, put my feet up and watched TV.
07/03 I worked on my PC in the morning. After brunch I put my feet up and watched TV.
08/03 Got ready to go to Odsal to see Bradford v Hunslet. We are setting off at 1130. We arrived at 1315 due to Satnav. We went into the Sponsors stand to have our 2 course meal which was Chicken stew, dumpling and chocolate cake. After we went into the viewing gallery to watch the match. At half time coffee and biscuits were served At full time we left missing man of the match. We got at 1800,  I put my feet up and watched TV.
09/03 I had to get up at 0700 but the night forgot! I woke up at 0815 and told the carers I had an appointment at the dentist at 1125. I got a bed bath, cleaned my teeth and dressed. After breakfast my transport came and we got to the dentist at 1030. At 1120 I went in his surgery where he trimmed the mould for my new top set of false teeth. This finished at 1200 and we went downstairs to wait for our transport. It arrived at 1345 and we got home via LGI at 1430. I had my lunch, went to my room and used my PC.
10/03 In the morning I used my PC. I had lunch at 1200 because I had an appointment at 1430 to get my Baclofin pump filled up. After lunch my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. My transport came at 1330 and we arrived at Pinderfields at 1410. At 1420 I saw the consultant who filled my Baclofin pump up. The nurse told me the of my next appointment 14/08. We went to the waiting room but we had to wait until 1645 for transport. When got home I had tea and after I told the nurse the date of my next appointment, I have cancelled Access bus to Crossgates, asked if she's going to change my Care Plan about changing my Catheter bags and would she tell Activities that I want to go to Leeds/Bradford Airport followed by Fish and Chips at Murgatroyds in Yeadon. I went to my room and logged on to my PC.
11/03 I didn't get up until 1030 because nobody put my shower sling in the wash. After breakfast I used my PC. After lunch the nurse filed my finger nail. I went on my PC.
12/03 In the morning I used my PC. In the afternoon I went with Activities to my GP to pick up some prescriptions, to Tesco's shopping where I bought a mains extension and some Kit Kats. After tea I used my PC.
13/03 I went to the Coffee morning where we played Bingo and 2 Quizzes. After lunch I used my PC.
14/03 I got an email from First Direct Arena asking my requirements are when I go to see Paloma Faith next Saturday.21/03 at 1930. I told  them that a wheelchair space and a seat next to me for my carer. I asked them what time does it finish ? Emailed Dewsbury Rams to ask if they have a package that includes a meal ? In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV.
15/03 My Air Condition Unit that I ordered on Weds 11/03 arrived on Thurs is waiting to be PAT tested with the handyman ! After lunch I used my PC, put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
16/03 In the morning I used my PC. In the afternoon I used my PC, put my legs up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
17/03 In the morning my son, Andrew, came at 1130 but he had to leave because lunch was at 1230 because we're having afternoon tea at 1500. After lunch I used my PC. At 1500 I went to the Activity room for Coffee and Cakes where we had 2 quizzes.
19/03 I phoned AB Cars to confirm that they had a booking on Saturday at 1800 to me and carer to First Direct Arena and to return at 2300. I asked the carers if I could go to Tesco's and they said this afternoon. I used my PC. In the afternoon we went to Tesco at 1430, We got home at 1600, unpaked my shopping and I went on my PC.
20/03 This morning our Clerical asked me to transfer #70 and she will give #70 in cash. The handyman started to set my ACU up. I used my PC. In the afternoon I put my feet up ad watched TV. After tea I went on my PC.
21/03 This morning I got ready to see Paloma Faith at the First Direct Arena. I went on my PC. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I get ready because our taxi from AB Cars was coming at 1800. He arrived at 1755 and we got there at 1830. We took the lift to floor(2) where the wheelchair users sat at front. There was about 50 spaces with chairs next to spaces for carers. It was a good view. The first act came on at 2000 Vintage Trouble and played until 2030. Paloma Faith came on at 2100 and she finished at 2300. Our taxi was outside and got at 2330.
22/03 This morning I used my PC. At 1100 I felt sick and I put my feet up and watched TV. I didn't any lunch. I had tea in my room.
23/03 I bought a CD/Radio/Alarm Clock with a remote control. I phoned Bradford Bulls and ordered 1 wheelchair space, 1 carer, 1 adult and disabled parking space for the match at Dewsbury on Easter Monday.. I'm trying to do my Family Tree but I'm finding it difficult. After lunch my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. I put my feet up and watched TV.
24/03 This morning I used my PC and I got my CD/Radio/Alarm Clock. In the afternoon I sent it to be PAT tested. I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
25/03 This morning my eldest son came at 1130 and stayed until 1230 and after I used my PC. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV.
27/03 Yesterday I stayed in bed until after lunch. I got up, put my feet up and watched TV. Today in the morning I used my PC. After lunch my GP to look at my legs that were red, scabby and swollen. She said it was Cellulitus and prescribe some anti-botics. She said I must keep my feet up.
28/03 In the morning I used my PC to order a Kidney bowl from Amazon. On Ebay I put 2 bids on for Proof Gold Sovereigns.
29/03 My bids on Ebay were out bid and in the afternoon I put my feet up plus I watched TV. At 1600 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. After I went on my PC working on my Family Tree.
30/03 I asked the carers if they would get some batteries for my remote controls. I find out that Activities were taking me to Dewsbury on Easter Monday. During the morning I put my feet up and used my PC. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV. At 1600 my bowels opened and my carers changed my and polo shirt. They found another sling because mine was soiled. I told my nurse that since I on antibiotics my sling was soiled twice. She agreed and I'm going to see the physoxxxx when she returns. Also I'm going to see Activities to see if we can go to The Mermaid Fish restaurant after the match on Easter Monday. After tea I used my PC.
31/03 My GP came this morning to look at my Cellulites and he prescribed something to clear the wax in my ears. In the afternoon I phoned my wife because she wrote a cheque from my pension. For the rest of the afternoon I used my PC. After tea I used my PC.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

My Life being Disabled - December

01/12 I phoned Leeds RL to buy a wheelchair space, a carer and disabled parking space for the match against Wakefield on Boxing Day which starts at 11:30. In the afternoon I, my driver and my OT went to Wheelchairs Services to pick up my new pink electric wheelchair. After tea I started changing my passwords.
02/12 I went to my Advocacy headquarters A4MHD in Cross Green because it was their Open Day. It started at 11:30 and we left at 13:30. On the way back we went B & M and Asda. We got home at 15:30.
03/12 I asked the nurse if I could go to The Championship Summer Bash held on 23/24 May in Blackpool. I finished changing my passwords. I got my tickets for The Boxing Day match between Leeds v Wakefield which starts at 11:30. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV. At 15:30 my eldest came and me if I wanted to go to the German market in The Millennium Square. He said he'll ask the nurse.
04/12 I asked the nurse because she wasn't there when I went out. I used my PC before lunch. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
05/12 In the morning I went to the quarterly Care Plan review meeting where Ravensdale Nursing Home, my Advocate and myself discussed my Care Plan and it lasted 30 minutes.. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV.
06/12 This morning I went to Tesco's for some shopping. When we came back I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. In the afternoon I used my PC and watched TV.
07/12 I went to church in the morning. In the afternoon I used my PC and I asked the nurse if I could go to friendly between Bradford v Huddersfield at 15:00 on 18/01/15.
08/12 Overnight I restarted my PC. This morning I used my PC, activities came to tell we're booked After in at The Beehive tomorrow at 12:30 and confirmed they are taking me to Leeds city centre at 11:00. I txtd Andrew to let him know. After lunch I used my PC, put my legs up and watched TV.
09/12 I went to the Beehive in Thorner for Xmas lunch. I came home and used my PC.
10/12 I went to the German market in Leeds Millieum Square where I met Andrew, my eldest son, we had a German lunch. We went round the stalls and walked round the shops before we came home at 15:00. After I used my PC.
11/12 I used my PC in the morning. I filled in a questionnairre about Rugby League on the BBC site. I ordered a wheelchair user, a carer, a driver and disabled car space for Leeds v Bradford on 25/01/15 at 15:00. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV.
12/12 In the morning I tidied my room and worked on my PC. In th afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV.
13/12 I filled a questionnaire in for Sky. In the afternoon I went to Tesco's for some shopping. We went in our minibus.
14/12 Last evening I went to bed early because I said I felt sick and this morning I missed church because the carers left me in bed until 11:00. After Sunday lunch I used my PC and I put my feet up and watched TV.
15/12 I got up at 07:00 because I had an appointment at 10:40 with the Orthotics at Pinderfields to try my new shoes on. My transport arrived at 09:00 and arrived at Pinderfields at 09:40. We called in at 10:30 and were finished at 10:40. We told the receptionist we were ready for transport but it arrived 12:30. We boarded but they didn't have extension leads for my safety belt but the driver moved me to accommodate this. We got home at 13:15. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV.
16/12 I used my PC and started to tidy my room. I phoned Leeds RL to ask for a Disabled Parking space but they told me to email stephiewright@leedsrugby.com who deals with the requests. I tried but I didn't get through. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV.
18/12 This morning I got up at 07:00 because I had an appointment at St James about my eyes at 11:00. My transport arrived at 09:00 and we arrived at St James at 09:40. We were called in at 10:50 and my were tested. I was informed that my eyesight was good enough to drive my electric wheelchair as Wheelchair Services had asked. We told the receptionist to book our transport home at 11:00. The transport came at 13:00 and we arrived home at 13:30. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV.
19/12 In the morning I went to a Coffee morning where I won a mug playing Bingo. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV. I set my PC to reset because it running slow.
20/12 In the morning I used my PC. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watch TV.
21/12 I had asked to get up 06:30 but my sling was wet so I got up at 07:30 to go to church. The access bus came at 09:20 and we arrived at 09:40. The service lasted until 11:30 and we got home at 11:50. In the afternoon my sister an her husband came. They brought me a Hyacinth. After I used my PC.
22/12 In the morning I used my PC and got a Xmas card from my MP. I also got a letter from Leeds MDC about my name and my address to which I replied. This afternoon I went to Tesco's with 2 other residents. We set off at 14:00 and returned at 16:30.
24/12 I got a letter this morning about Bowel cancer, asking me had I done the test. I had pass it on to the nurses and the centre hadn't received it. I gave it to the manager to deal with. Later the nurse came to tell me if my bowels open I should tell my carers the nurse has to examine it. After lunch I phoned the HC1/2 helpline to order a new HC1/2 form. I put my feet and watched TV.
25/12 My sons came with their girlfriends n Xmas day morning. We had Tomato soup, Turkey etc. and Xmas pudding for lunch. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV.
26/12 I went to watch Leeds v Wakefield which started at 11:30. We got home at 14:30 and I put my feet up and watched TV.
27/12 In the morning I used my PC. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV.
28/12 I went to St James Church in the morning. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV.
29/12 I went to Leeds General Infirmary to get some new hearing aids. My appointment was 09:15 and we came back at 11:45. I used my PC to pay my 4 weekly bill to Ravensdale Health Care Ltd. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV.
30/12  I used my PC all morning. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched my TV.
31/12 My buzzer lead got caught in my wheelchair and when the carers had released it they charged my battery. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV.

My Life being Disabled February 2015

01/02 In the morning I wen t the Activities room and use my PC.
02/02 I watched TV all day.
03/02 Sky came to install my Sky Talk and my Broadband today. I paid my monthly bill to Ravensdale Nursing Home 123.47 pounds.
04/02 I was asked if I could to go to Blackpool in June and I said yes. I used my PC in the morning. I put my feet up and watched TV. At 1630 my bowels opened and my carers changed my pad. After tea I used my PC.
05/02 I had my Care Plan monthly review in the morning where we agreed on these matches, Leigh away 15/02 1500, Featherstone away 01/03 1500, Hunslet home 08/03 1500, Dewsbury away 06/04 1500, Doncaster away 26/04 1400. After lunch I phoned the Access bus to tell them to cancel my Sunday visit to the church and make my visit to Crossgates a 2 weekly visit. I got an appointment to see Dr Kent on 13/02 at 1000. After I put my feet up and watched TV.
06/02 I went to Crossgates in the Access bus shopping this morning. In the afternoon I used my PC.
07/02 Trying to sort out a taxi on 21/03 1930 at the first direct area. I booked one from A B Taxis for 1800 return 2300. After lunch I put my feet up and watched TV.  After tea I used my PC.
08/02 I used my PC and got 2 extension leads from Amazon in the morning. I checked my fixture list to find the next match was Featherstone away 1500 after Leigh away. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV. After tea I used my PC.
09/02 I got up at 0700 because I had an appointment with the dentist but at 0930 they phoned to tell me it was cancelled. In the afternoon I went to Seacroft Tesco's and on the way back I came off footpath again. After I emailed Leeds MDC again.
10/02 I tidied my room in the morning. After lunch I used my PC. I went to the Halton Clinic to see a Podiatrist to get my toenails cut.
11/02 I had an appointment at Gaforth Clinic to physio at 1000. The Patient transport came at 0915 and we arrived at 0945 but the receptionist told us I didn't have an appointment. We got home at 1100. My eldest son came at 1200 and left at 1300. After lunch I used my PC, put my feet and watch TV. After tea I used my PC.
12/02 I sent email to the Practice Manager for my GP complaining about yesterday. I emailed Bradford Bulls to find out how much is cost to get in the Coral stand. In the afternoon I put my feet up and watched TV.
13/03 I went to see my Neurologist to have my 6 monthly check. After she said we'll change it to yearly. After lunch I used my PC. Activities held a quiz for the Service User.
14/02 This morning I used my PC and I bought a Sovereign from The Gold Bullion Co. I sent email to PALS asking to get a copy of all health records. In the afternoon I watched Catalans beat Castleford 13 - 12.
15/02 I went to Leigh to watch Bradford. We set off at 1215 and arrived 1315. We went into Morrisons and had a Big Breakfast. After we went in the ground but should gone upstairs viewing platform but the stewards to us to pitch side wheelchair users. Leigh won 36 - 24. When we got home I ordered a Nawebi Khana with Garlic Naan from Jinnah.
16/02 I went to my dentist in Chapellerton this morning. After lunch I watched a movie and tea used my PC.
17/02 I sent Sarah Williams my report from Leigh. I tried to get tickets for the Featherstone away but Bradford didn't have any and Featherstone said they have sent Bradford their allocation. I asked the nurse if I could go Maxi's at 1900 on 04/15. At 1330 the Wheelchair repair came and temporarily fixed my wheelchair. I used my PC for the rest of the afternoon.
18/02 I got my 2015 Gold Sovereign this morning. Later I got my flat cap from Amazon. I asked the carers if I could go to Tesco's.
19/02 We had a quiz in the morning and I won. In the afternoon I phoned Bradford Bulls and asked them if they were selling tickets for the Featherstone match - No. In the afternoon I used my PC.
20/02 In the morning I went to Crossgates shopping. After lunch I used my PC but I couldn't  access Santander. I phoned them to find out I never changed my address. I watched a movie for the rest of the afternoon.
21/02  In the morning I used my PC. In the afternoon I put my feet and watched TV.
22/02 I used my PC in the morning. I put my feet up and watched TV in the afternoon.
23/02 I went to the dentist this morning. He filled a tooth and took an impression of my uppers. He reminded me that my next appointment was 09/03 at 1100. After we waited 3 hours for our transport. We went home and got home at 1545.
24/02 The Wheelchair repairs are coming this afternoon. I was suppose to have a bladder wash but the nurse told me she didn't think it was necessary. She's going to speak with my GP. The Wheelchair repair man came and fix my wheelchair. I had a bladder wash at 23:00 when I went to bed.
25/02 I got a letter from my GP's Practice manager about a mix up when I went to the Physio but I should got a home visit. In the afternoon I put my feet and watched TV.
26/02 I used my PC all morning. In the afternoon I put my feet u and watched TV.
27/02 I went to the Coffee morning in the Activities room where the cook talked to the residents  about the new menu. After we listened to music. After lunch I went on my PC and I put my feet up while watching TV.
28/02 I used my PC to change my passwords in the morning. In the afternoon I watched Catalan beat Warrington 38 - 18.