Recently someone who we know very well was discharged from hospital. It is an incredibly vulnerable time for both them and their relatives. It seems that despite the best intentions in the world, lines of communication about where to obtain the medical supplies required are somewhat fuzzy.
Having made enquiries at all the local chemists ( on behalf of our neighbours) we were unable to obtain one medical supply item needed. That is, we could have ordered it at one chemist but at an exorbitant price. Having made a search on the internet we have been able to source both this, and another item,( totally unavailable from local chemists) at a very reasonable price through a website which we had used when my own husband was discharged from hospital ..
I’m not quite sure how this problem could be addressed. I just feel that there are people in need of help/advice at a time when they are extremely vulnerable and somehow or other they are ’slipping through the net’ in terms of practical information. It would be helpful if there were some information about where to obtain things at the most affordable price in this time of escalating costs.
Any suggestions anyone?
It could be that Age Concern already address this problem but if they do, it is not widely known about.
Could it be possible to have a day a week when someone with a computer was available to make searches for people and try to source their requirements or would that be ‘treading on the toes ‘of retailers?
Ann Robertson