The new proposal for this council is to charge £26 a year to help the elderly back on to their feet if they fall. If they don't pay the charge they have to call 999 for help.
I think this is awful. Not only for the nhs as its a waste of time for a 999 call but for the pensioner itself.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/essex-council-to-charge-2592-lifting-charge-to-help-elderly-up-when-they-fall-a6778376.html
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FairyFluffbum · 19/12/2015 17:32
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