Hi 

 l share your thoughts that it seems that with older patients that it’s simply a matter of writing them off. My mother has been diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer and before the consultant even had the histology he announced at her bedside in the ward that she would only be able to have palliative care. My active , independent mother remarked quietly that they were sending her home to die. Since than we’ve had a fretful journey trying to find ways to support my mother and keep her alive as long as possible.

Older people are people, they deserve dignity, respect and kindness. My mother worked for over 40 years in the NHS as a theatre nurse. It’s shameful that she should feel that she is elderly there is no hope.

The NHS is fragmented , broken and uncaring.

The staff are overwhelmed, overworked, cynical and sometimes accepting that the system isn’t working.

it shouldn’t be like this. 
we all deserve a chance to thrive and age should not be a defining factor. 

Hi 

 l share your thoughts that it seems that with older patients that it’s simply a matter of writing them off. My mother has been diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer and before the consultant even had the histology he announced at her bedside in the ward that she would only be able to have palliative care. My active , independent mother remarked quietly that they were sending her home to die. Since than we’ve had a fretful journey trying to find ways to support my mother and keep her alive as long as possible.

Older people are people, they deserve dignity, respect and kindness. My mother worked for over 40 years in the NHS as a theatre nurse. It’s shameful that she should feel that she is elderly there is no hope.

The NHS is fragmented , broken and uncaring.

The staff are overwhelmed, overworked, cynical and sometimes accepting that the system isn’t working.

it shouldn’t be like this. 
we all deserve a chance to thrive and age should not be a defining factor. 

Thank you for your kind reply. I'm so sorry to hear about your own experience with your wonderful mum. My mum has worked hard her whole life too for the civil service, and continued to be active and valued and loved. Every time we manage to get a consultation they mention her age. Take care. We're still fighting for her, and she's fighting too for equal respect and treatment, but we're angry that we have to at this difficult time. Take care. Kind regards to your mum, and your family.