Archive for September, 2009

Mick in National Press

Yesterday I spent the  afternoon with my client Michael Barclay and his family as he was interviewed by the national press as part of the Motor Insurer’s Bureau ‘Stay Insured’ campaign. Please follow the BBC link to find out more….

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8272302.stm

Paralysis in Females

I have just  read a lovely letter from a past paraplegic female client of mine the contents of which are below – such words of thanks truly make my most privileged of jobs a real pleasure.

This case was particularly interesting due to the differing problems thrown up by how paralysis affects women differently to men.

This client was riding as a pillion passenger on a motorcycle when she was knocked off by the negligent driving of a car driver. 

 

Dear Ed,

I can’t thank you enough.

I will never forget the moment you (first ) came to see me. When I saw how happy and normal ( sorry to use the phrase normal) you looked in your wheelchair and you gave me the courage and inspiration to realise my life wasn’t over just different. Rob and I feel blessed that we have you as a friend in our lives.

Jan and Rob

John Pugh MP to host SUAG Open Day

I am delighted to confirm that the local Southport MP, John Pugh, has kindly agreed to host an Open day at the Spinal Unit Action Group ( SUAG) run home for those with Spinal Cord Injury at 6 Weld Road, Southport on 25th September.

John has a special interest in paralysis as he sits on the Parliamentary Spinal Injuries Group. We are hoping that his presence will attract more regional funders to the open day to illustrate what a fine establishment 6 Weld Road is.

for more infomation please follow http://www.suag.co.uk/