This regards insurance for my British gran on a European cruise, flying from Gatwick to Marseille where the cruise boards, and later the return flight. Mainly European countries are involved but stopping off in one or two African ports over the two weeks (these are often covered in European cruise cover offered by insurance companies)

My gran had a minor stroke two days ago, the doctors refered to it as TIA. She only appeared to have had her speech affected when first admitted to hospital, so no mobility problems due to the mini stroke. She is quite a robust old lady, much more active than your typical octogenarian and despite having lots often speech trouble in hospital that day (i.e using the wrong words or basically talking gibberish) and also forgetfulness and confusion she had made a near complete recovery by the next day. She only had minor trouble remembering Christian names (to be fair she always has) and slight confusion. Some of the tablets she is taking are being stopped for fear they helped cause it and she is also going to be taking more tablets to help prevent future recurrences.

She was due to go on holiday next Saturday 10 Oct (a week today) but hadn’t got insurance yet. As far as I know she doesn’t have any other existing medical conditions (or at least none that would particularly affect getting insurance or its cost). She is 82.

Do you know if she would be likely to be able to get insurance with any companies, if so, who? Also, if you know many companies which do you think would be the cheapest?

In some cases of honour killings there is insurance policy on the victim. should not this be checked out . and why is the law still existing where policies are done on in particular , old, disabled and women living within prison without bars sitiuation s. and life insurance poicies done on them so the abuser claims the moneys. why is this still allowed. why is insurance policies done without the victim’s permission. enjoy yr summar. best wishes tippi

This lady is old, has lost her hubbie earlier this yr and diabetic.
she goes to a private hospital for a check last week, admitted due to high sugar level. But shockingly now, i hear they are about to certify her and transfer her to a psychiatric hospital -reason quoted tth she is not taking her insulin. Wht can be done to prevent this? She is not a danger to herself or to anybody else and she has no history of mental illness ever. She actually cared fr her disabled hubbie many, many yrs! I am extremely worried thsi might be the end of her. Aprreciate all yr help. Thanks.
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she is very young looking and sharp and sound in mind. she is feeling lonely and rt till the day she went fr check she was taking her insulin propmptly.
Her GP did not arrange any help or care via social services at all and left to fend fr herslf.
whn sugar levels are high she needs nursing to help her get better, she is probably too weak and tired wth high levels. i do nto believe tth she actually refused insulin.
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she was sectioned under sec 5at this private hospital, now being reviewed. I hope she can come back home and get some proper care arranged by her local doctors and care services.
This lady now in alte 80’s, has a broken knee -operated on twice now due to bad surgery, broken wrist, and broken 2 ribs too on top of her loss of only family she had -her hubbie. She and her husband are war vetrans, later she had own business in London and this is the kind of treatment one gets at a private hospital! They did not inform her realtives or anyone.
Thanks fr all yr help.
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do you hate the idea of doctors and hospitals selling your blood when you queued up to give it for free?

do you think that since you gave it free others shouldn’t be allowed to profit from it? Mind you, I don’t know if private hospitals have to buy it from the NHS, but I’m pretty sure that even if they do, they add a bit on for themselves.

Do you think the idea should be extended to cover other parts of the UK, or even other types of donations?

A Farmers Claim A farmer who’s been involved in a terrible road accident with a large truck ended up in court fighting for a big compensation claim.
"I understand you’re claiming damages for the injuries you’re supposed to have suffered?" Stated the counsel for the insurance company.
"Yes, that’s right," replied the farmer, nodding his head.
"You claim you were injured in the accident, yet I have a signed police statement that says that when the attending police officer asked you how you were feeling, you replied, ‘I’ve never felt better inn my life.’ Is that the case?"
"Yeah, but…" stammered the farmer.
"A simple yes or not will suffice," counsel interrupted quickly.
"Yes," Replied the farmer.
Then it was the turn of the farmer’s counsel to ask him questions. "Please tell the court the exact circumstance of events following the accident when you made your statement of health," his lawyer said.
"Certainly," replied the farmer. "After the accident my horse was thrashing around with a broken leg and my poor old dog was howling in pain. This cop comes along, takes one look at my horse and shoots him dead. "Then he goes over to my dog, looks at him and shoots him dead too. Then he come straight over to me and asked me how I was feeling. "Now, mate, what the heck would you have said to him?"

How do you find the strength to let go of your companion. My friend, my lady puss. I am sat here in the kitchen strokeing her, shes purring, but has this stomache tumor, she lies on the floor "cold seeking" which makes me think shes in pain. she eats like she is starveing, shes getting no nurishment its to feed the tumor i’m sure. It sounds like hyperthiroidism but blood test said nothing.At the moment I feel shes so sad, shes existing just to feed her hunger. My children want her to go on alittle longer, but I really dont want her to suffer. I have seen my mum die of pancreatic cancer so I know, i dont want her to suffer. I realise I have to be strong for her sake and ease her suffering and cross rainbow heaven, but when I come to think about putting her to sleep, I cant visualize the journey, its so final our friend who has entertained and amused us, been with our children growing up. We have cherished her our smudge. Get insurance for your puss wont after 8yrs-11 start now!!
Thanks (Bartmood) for your words of comfort, will take them on board. Its nice to know you care
Thanks (Bartmoob) for your words of comfort, will take them on board. Its nice to know you care
And Mark too!
Going back to smudgey now.xx