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.