Wankcock has finally lost his mid

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Matt Hancocks latest "bright" idea. Just what an elderly dementia/stroke sufferer needs to make them happy. The man's a fool.

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Sounds like a good idea to me.

Is Wankcock supposed to be amusing?

It sounds ike a good idea.

What's your issue with it?

Name calling isn't clever or funny. Did you think it was?

I actually think this is one of the better decisions by Government. Isn't it better to be able to see loved ones via a device then not at all? Obviously, if patients, carers and loved ones feel it's not appropriate for whatever reason then they won't use it. Just remember, during lockdown, many residents had no access to see loved ones in any form. I actually can't see how Matt is a "fool" on this one.

Eh? I think its a great idea

YABU OP, his name is Wanksock

Well, Wankcock made me smile, but then I do like a bit of vulgar humour.

Not such a stupid idea, though, OP. Not everyone ends up in a care home because of dementia or strokes. My gran ended up in one when repeated leg ulcers/infections meant she could no longer live independently and get her shopping in/stand at the cooker to make her tea. This would have been a godsend for her.

I agree its great and hopefully will help with loneliness and mental health.

Though schoo are still waiting for the promised laptops.

Stupid OP, stupid name calling .

Name calling isn't clever or funny. Did you think it was?

Personally I'd get more offended at how incompetent the man is but that's just me.

Doesn't look a bad idea to me. I also liked the idea of having a single nominated family keyworker for residents in a home, who was then able to go in and assist with their care.

I hate the man. But an iPad transformed my totally deaf aunt’s life in a care home.

So not such a bad idea IMO

Seriously, you honestly think that 11000 ipads for 22000 care homes is a good decision? How in the world do you think giving someone with dementia a tablet is better than allowing actual contact with a family member?

That’s not a bad idea, probably half-baked but not bad.

I think it’s a lovely idea

Not a stupid idea at all, but I am still unclear why someone can't meet an elderly relative (well wrapped up against the cold weather) outside.

I’m not sure what a mid actually is, but if all the government cock ups during this pandemic this one doesn’t seem to bad to me.

I think he's had worse ideas. Not a bad suggestion at all, dh has been face timing his elderly parents and after the initial views of mils chin and nothing else, it's gone really well.

As someone who’s elderly grandparent is in a care home, I think it’s a wonderful idea.
Any excuse for some to start name calling and poo-pooing though eh

@RigaBalsam

I agree its great and hopefully will help with loneliness and mental health.

Though schoo are still waiting for the promised laptops.

Good point. Can only be a great idea if they actually receive them. As you said, schools have been waiting months for their promised devices.

Don’t think anyone would agree it’s better OP, but perhaps it’s better than no contact at all.

There are thousands of elderly people in care homes that don’t have dementia. My mother being one of them.

I like the idea! It’s practical and will make a difference.

Aren't there about 23000 care homes in the UK.

So not even one iPad per home.

Yeah, well done. Great idea.

It's not a bad idea but wonder if they will appear unlike the school laptops for vulnerable children who had no access to tech for schooling...

Another load of lip service to look like they are doing something when in fact it won't happen...

Well that wasn't what I was expecting when I read that he had 'finally lost his mind' - I think it's a good idea?!

I did chuckle a little bit at 'Wankcock' though - good one!