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'The system is all wrong' - Woman with dementia not entitled to special equipment depsite having a medical card

Kevin, a listener got in touch with Lunchtime Live about an issue he is having. Kevin's wife was diagnosed with dementia five years ago and is now a resident in a private nursing home. His wife has a medical card, however, she is not entitled to any equipment to make life easier and more comfortable for her...

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12.15 10 Oct 2023


'The system is all wrong' - Woman with dementia not entitled to special equipment depsite having a medical card


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12.15 10 Oct 2023


Kevin, a listener got in touch with Lunchtime Live about an issue he is having. Kevin's wife was diagnosed with dementia five years ago and is now a resident in a private nursing home. His wife has a medical card, however, she is not entitled to any equipment to make life easier and more comfortable for her...


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