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Ross dmc email to CC march 2007                                                                       hidden page 25 03 2017

email sent 24 March



1
There is a possible 1% participant reminiscence benefit in welcoming them with a 1950s church jumble sale cash/ticket desk.

However, Leominster or Droitwich staff would not  dream of repeating it today.

2
The former experience at times, twenty eight people in the room. Someone goes round quietly collecting the cash.

3
I was also disappointed to arrive at 3 and find Teresa on her own while there was a discussion at the end of the room. The whole point of her being there is for social interaction.  Sam the £75/day carer is quite capable of moving Teresa.


4
There are plenty of books at home and masses of other activities she can participate in.  We attended church for almost a year and every time asked for a large-print prayer book.  If books are the only resource, then please note.

5
It will take time to settle in, but more volunteers than participants is not advised.

6
I am glad you have been able to reorganise your diary, when, previously, you were unable to take on a role in DMC operation etc.

7
Volunteers have said they will not work with me.  I have started autism therapy and the therapist would like to accompany me on my first visit to the DMC when I am able to make a decision to start attending.  However, will volunteers agree to my attendance in the long term?

8

I cannot continue longer than a month using  Sam the £75/day carer.  If 7 is negative, and if Teresa is to continue attending, then please consider a DMC person to assume responsibility for Teresa's personal care.  If that is my preference, Sheila is the only one who could assist.

9

What are you doing about the comments made by Mrs Fresson?  These centre on the Christ Church inability to apply  "Love thy neighbour" and "We forgive those ..."



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