Letter To MSPs And Councilors

I am writing to inform you of a campaign I started in June 2011.

Unfortunately this was borne of frustration, loneliness and isolation

Whilst caring for my mother Joan who was diagnosed with dementia in

August 2007.

My personal experience and the experiences of many others have been

Documented in the short film (copy attached).

In short, this indiscriminate illness wreaks havoc with the sufferer,

Their carers and sadly our society as the number of sufferers increase.

In my opinion, the devastation and lack of resources and communication

Regarding this illness has reached crisis point.

I trust that you and your colleagues can liaise with each other and

Include social work, GP surgeries, hospitals, day centers, nursing

Homes, education establishments, carers groups, charities and

Organizations to continue you to raise awareness and improve care

Provision, which is currently inadequate.  

In order to understand the seriousness of the impact this illness has

On the sufferer and their carers, there needs to be a discussion with

All relevant groups, locally initially and ultimately nationally at

Executive level.

Sadly, I cannot visit your surgery as I am caring for my mum 24/7

Without respite/help. 

I look forward to hearing from you.  If you cannot access film, please

Phone.           

As the representative for my area I desperately need you urgent

Attention.       

Yours sincerely,

Tommy whitelaw

http://tv.enterprisescreen.co.uk/watch?v=347

http://tommy-on-tour-2011.blogspot.com