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  1. Posted

    On 13/01/2014 at 14:07, tasha_78_1 said:

    I am the wife of a member of a Sheffield ex servicemens association. We are trying to raise money for a new and improved War Memorial in Frecheville, which commemorates the men of the area who were killed in action in World War 2.

     

    I am trying to contact any relatives or descendants of those named on the memorial. If you are related to any of these men, I would be grateful if you would get in touch. They are:-

     

    Douglas Harold Beresford, died 6/7/1944, aged 21

    Sergeant Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

     

    Leslie A Cook, died 14/11/1944, aged 23

    Bombardier Royal Artillery, Anti Tank Regiment

     

    Peter Lawrence Cowlishaw, died 30/12/1943, aged 22

    Private Hampshire Regiment

     

    Charles Carrington Haynes, died 12/11/1940, aged 21

    Corporal Royal Army Ordnance Corps

     

    Joseph Gordon Harrold, born 1908, died 21/3/1945, aged 36

    Corporal Royal Corps of Signals

     

    George Robert Hargate, born 1916, died 2/2/1944, aged 28

    Corporal Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

     

    Sidney Head, died 22/5/1941, aged 21

    Able Seaman Royal Navy

     

    Reginald Cooper Knott, died 11/11/1941, age 31

    Weapons Operator Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

     

    Alfred Edwin Letch, born 1906, Sheffield, died 1/12/1942, aged 36

    Gunner Royal Artillery

     

    Arthur Percy Manning, born 1902, Kings Norton, Birmingham, died 17/11/1940, in Chesterfield, aged 38

    Private Royal Army Ordnance Corps

     

    Cyril Pratt died 14/10/1939, aged 24

    Ordinary Telegraphist, Royal Navy.

     

    Harold Rastrick, born 1901, Sheffield, died 8/2/1940, aged 38

    Private Royal Army Ordnance Corps

     

    Charles Alfred Sugden, born 1911, Sheffield, died 1st April 1942, aged 31

    Lance Bombardier Royal Artillery

     

    George Robert Turner, died 4/11/1945, aged 28

    Leading Aircraftsman Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

     

    Edmund Vickers, born 1915, died 24/9/1944, aged 28

    Private East Yorks Regiment (Duke of York`s Own)

     

    also, 4 others for whom I have been unable to find any details. They are:-

     

    J Ashford

    R J Booker

    WA Harrison

    S Watson

     

    Many thanks

    Hi,

    Appreciate this thread is 6 years old! If you’re still looking for any information for any of the servicemen listed, we have information about J Ashforth (Joe). Please get in contact if you’d like any details.

  2. Posted

    As I said when I've needed an eye test I've used the optician mentioned and when I've ordered lenses I've used an online supplier. They require a prescription to be scanned and uploaded.

    Having the correct prescription is obviously important, particularly if you take to the road. However, it's widely acknowledged that the wrong prescription won't pose any risk to or damage your sight, eye strain and headaches are about as bad as it can get.

     

    The prescription isn’t just the numbers, it covers the type of lens (brand), the diameter of it and the base curve. The material of the lens is important as this is what allows the oxygen through to the cornea, preventing much more serious damage than the headaches and eye strain you mention, hence why the type of lens must be specified on the prescription. You really shouldn’t be ordering different types to try without the correct checks. You only have one set of eyes, don’t risk them!

  3. Posted

    When I've needed an eye test I've used Martyn Kemp on Abbeydale Road. Great service, very convenient for me and they are able to provide trial lenses.

     

    However, for the last 5 years or so I've bought my lenses online through Vision Direct as I've found them very competitively priced and they offer a free next day delivery.

     

    The downside is that they don't offer trial lenses. Occasionally I'll place an order with a few weeks worth of another brand to see how they fair. At the moment I have a mix of Focus Dailies Aquacomfort Plus and Accuvue Moist Dailies which are at the mid-range for pricing. The Focus Dailies work best for me, the challenge is how they feel at the end of the day, I need a Toric lense for one eye and the Aquacomfort Plus is comfortable and long lasting...for me anyway.

     

    Lenses should not be supplied on the internet unless you have a valid prescription for them - if you’re able to order whatever you like I’d doubt they are reputable! A pharmacy wouldn’t issue a different medicine to be one prescribed without consultation with a doctor/pharmacist first so why would you risk your sight by messing with your contact lenses?

  6. Posted

    There's also the new one at Woodseats library and I'm fairly sure the one at the end of Abbey Lane had a sign up saying they were taking new patients. There are bus stops near both of these.

     

    My partner was registered at what was Cobnar Road surgery, when we moved to Bradway he was advised that he should move surgeries as they wouldn’t be able to honour a home visit should he require one. So Woodseats may not be available as an alternative.

  8. Posted

    Before you read my response I must stress that I am not qualified in optometry, but do have an interest.

     

    I would imagine it depends if any of these methods are approved by the General Optical Council, which each optometrist must be registered with in order to practice.

     

    I believe there is little research into such as the Bates Method; and personally believe that a reduced prescription will simply mean your eyes need to work harder in order to see clearly, thus causing further strain on the eye.

     

    If you drive, I would expect a struggle for anything to be advised that would leave your corrected sight below the legal driving guidance.

     

    If there is anyone who does, I would expect it to be someone working/owning ab independent rather than one of the multiples.

  9. Posted

    I looked at the Whirlow one and could see Ecclesall Road (an A road) highlighted in red. There is then a dark blue line around the map, and the proposed 20mph zone is INSIDE this blue line. This shows only 'local' roads (residential streets), not the actual main roads.

     

    I would expect Greenhill/Meadowhead to be the same. Chesterfield Road (and C.R. South) are also an A Road so I highly doubt this will be 20mph. I would also highly doubt Greenhill Parkway (a B road) would be reduced to 20mph given these are currently 40, there are no houses or footpaths particularly nearby (not right at the side of the road). However roads such as Reney Road, Reney Avenue, Greenfield Road, School Lane etc probably will be reduced (with the exception of Reney Road, there's usually that many parked cars you can't usually get above 20mph anyway)! Same as when they reduced Lowedges - with the exception of Lowedges Road you can't get above 20 anyway.

  10. Posted

    Of course they wont. But dont kid yourself into thinking money grabbing reletives wont stick granny in a crap hole so they can have more money when they shuffle off. All homes should (should being the opertive word) be of a deecnt standard - and in my limited experience there were still a decent number at a "par" price.

     

    ...and you're making the assumption that granny can't think for herself and make her own decisions.

     

    You're also assuming that granny doesn't have control of her own finances and her relatives have legally been signed over to make those financial decisions on her behalf.

     

    All care home CQC ratings (and report findings) are available to the public, and granny (and her relatives if she wishes) are always very welcome to visit in advance of deciding that's where she'd like to move to.

  11. Posted

    This is so wrong. If you have no money you will have to go where the council is prepared to pay for you. Do you really think cash strapped councils will happily pay £1,000 a week for people to go into the 'best' homes when there are cheaper one's available?

     

    ...but there is still choice, and that choice will match the individual's care needs. Even for those fully funded by the council have a choice where they go.

  12. Posted

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    I wouldn't mind either if this was true, but in my experience it usually isn't.

     

    At a minimum care home cost of £500 per week most people owning an average house will have to sell it (before or after death,) to pay the fees, and the comfort and care in many of these homes is quite simply not worth the money. It is a rip off.

     

    If you go for a higher priced care home (the sky's the limit,) care will not necessarily be better although the place may look more swish, and the money will simply run out quicker. Even at £500 a week (that's £26,000 a year, and unbelievably that doesn't include the cost of 'board and lodging' fees which will be added on top) the money will probably be gone in less than 4 years. Once the money is all gone and if no one can be found to stump up the cost, the home will transfer the person somewhere else, usually to the cheapest place they can find, even if it's at the other end of the country.

     

    It is a business, run for profit.

     

    Doesn't include 'board and lodgings'?! Are you serious?! The fees include EVERYTHING. Care, food/drink, their room. The only things usually not paid for are hairdressing, podiatry and personal items - toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel etc. Don't believe everything the newspapers write.

     

    You have to make your own decision on the individual home. Each person's needs differ to another's, and each home will differ in the needs it can cater for. Absolutely, the bigger and more expensive does not necessarily mean that the level of care will be any better/worse. However, certainly the facilities and size of the bedrooms and communal areas often differ.

     

    Of course it's a business. Anything that involves a cost is a business and you'd be narrow minded if you thought otherwise. Everything has to at least break even if not profit, or it wouldn't be able to run. They have bills to pay, staff to pay, buildings to maintain - they don't pay for themselves.

     

    I'll repeat what I said before - every individual will be means tested to see what they can afford to pay. Everybody will be entitled to keep the same amount each week (the personal allowance), and any remainder must go towards the cost of the fees (they of course may have some leftover). It also means that every individual has the same access to each home - there's no social divide like there used to be ('I have no money so I have to go in a cheap home but those with lots of money get the best'). Everyone has access to everywhere.

     

    ---------- Post added 05-02-2017 at 20:09 ----------

     

    And what happens if you have no house or savings.?

     

    You will have a state pension. That money will go towards your care fees, and the council will cover the rest. You'll be given a personal allowance each week out of your income (pension) that you can spend/save as you wish.

  13. Posted

    He's only stating facts I too would like to why we keep sending Aid money to these countries. I've got an grandmother who has got Dementia we had to fight tooth and nail for her care while the government sends off millions a week overseas makes me really mad.

     

    ---------- Post added 05-02-2017 at 10:07 ----------

     

     

    So an Will does not safeguard inherited property nor money they are craftie.

     

    No - a will is for after death. This is fees that need to be paid whilst the individual is still alive, therefore need to find means to pay.

  14. Posted

    Your final sentence should be highlighted as many people don't realise that if a person has assets e.g., money in the bank or property, this will be taken to pay for the care home fees regardless of what is written in their Will .

     

    A very good point. These assets also include the sale of furniture or ornaments etc. Anything that would raise funds.

     

    You will also be asked for copies of bank statements for all accounts for a period of time so they can calculate income/outgoings (and look for potential savings being transferred to family/friends!). Go through the statements in advance and ensure you know what all the transactions are and how regular they are etc.

  15. Posted · Edited by S8 Blade

    <snip> I don't have anything to add, but I just wanted to say that this is the best post I have seen on SF in a long time. Well thought out, reasoned and gives the facts.

     

    Well done S8 Blade, you are a credit to this community.

     

    Why, thank you very much! :)

     

    I am happy to help where possible. It is a stressful time as it is, without the added stress of finances; trying to work out they're entitled to or not entitled to and how it all works.

     

    Our councils often take a lot of stick, but I cannot praise the lady who supported us enough.

     

    On the subject of a care home refusing to take someone, as another poster has pointed out; there is somewhere for everyone. Hence why councils now use means testing. Many homes accept those living with dementia, it doesn't necessarily have to be a dementia specific home. I bet 95% of care homes have dementia care facilities.

  16. Posted · Edited by S8 Blade

    My nan went into care in Oct 2015 - it was residential care in a nursing home. Whilst she did not have dementia, the home did have residents with dementia.

     

    What she was able to pay was assessed, and the council paid the rest. The home's fees were relatively standard (forgive me for not remembering).

     

    It's all about means tested these days. The individual is allowed a 'personal allowance' each week, the rest of their income must go towards their care fees.

     

    We were aware of the 'sponsor' clause, but we were advised by the finance person at the council that we didn't need to worry about that as the care home was either in a certain band or their fees were under a certain limit (even though the advertised fee was higher).

     

    Speak to the care finance team at the council. I honestly found them really helpful.

     

    In addition - the fees are often sorted out after the individual has moved into the home, especially if they are moving from hospital or there is risk to continue living at home. Any fees that have accrued will then need paying for once it's sorted out (assuming there is a fee).

     

    Does the person in question have a medical need, alongside their dementia? If so, it is worth looking into CHC (continuing healthcare) - this is a top up fee to cover the nursing fees, enabling the individual to be cared for in the community rather than in hospital.

  19. Posted

    Drinking alcohol and driving should be banned completely. One little slurp can cloud a man's judgement.

     

    Pub car parks therefore are not needed whatsoever. Furthermore, people who visit pubs and don't drink alcohol should be refused entry.

     

    Drink-driving should be banned completely, I agree. But do you think pubs don't serve non-alcoholic beverages then? They force everyone who enters their doors to consume alcohol?

     

    I drive to pubs; my partner and I will have a meal whilst there. He will have a pint or two and I'll have a soft drink or two.

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