I became distracted by phone calls

By Gill
@Gilljane (2902)
Sutton, England
September 28, 2023 7:19am CST
As I was mylotting yesterday my phone rang. It was a lady saying there was a four week wait for a physiotherapist to visit me at home but my name was on the list The 2nd call was from a care company who told me I couldn't have more cares unless I paid. I was fuming as I am entitled to 6 weeks free care. My husband had put a financial assessment in the post too early. We should have had 2 more weeks The new carer turned up this morning and stood by my bed reading notes about me. I mouthed to my husband "I don't like her", I decided to break the ice by telling her I would rather give my background first. It worked and she was okay. A bit quiet but then I guess she didn't know what sort of people she was meeting. I do not intend to pay £15.80 for 45 minutes every day, So I have to become stronger and eat more. The big boss of the company called round before lunch and was with us for ages. It was so repetitive, I was asked if I smoked 3 times plus other things too. Anyways I am having a nap now and promise I will be back soon.
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@Ronrybs (19281)
• London, England
28 Sep 23
Wonder why he didn't believe you didn't smoke!
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@Ronrybs (19281)
• London, England
29 Sep 23
@Gilljane I know and do some of those who vape
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
30 Sep 23
@Ronrybs Vaping is awful
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
29 Sep 23
I honestly don't know. Smokers always have a horrid smell
@snowy22315 (180674)
• United States
28 Sep 23
Oh boy...sounds frustrating...I hope things get worked out to everyone's satisfaction. We are with you...
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@snowy22315 (180674)
• United States
29 Sep 23
@Gilljane I wonder if they could shorten the time period?
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
29 Sep 23
Thanks Snowy. The carer has been but I couldn't justify her being here 45 minutes
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
29 Sep 23
@snowy22315 We would still pay the same
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
28 Sep 23
I had one phone call.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
29 Sep 23
Lucky you
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
28 Sep 23
All this sounds exhausting, how can you relax with all those calls?
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
28 Sep 23
@Gilljane I am sorry, but they are bothering you too much.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
@LadyDuck yes they are
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
I couldn't, I had a stress headache yesterday and one this morning
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• United States
28 Sep 23
It does sound like it's very intrusive having all those people coming in addition to the phone calls. Hope you can get yourself stronger and won't need as much assistance. I remember when my mom needed care-givers, visiting nurses and therapists and how scheduling all those appointments and care was a headache
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
got a stress headache yesterday and another one this morning
@Kandae11 (54999)
28 Sep 23
That would be a good idea if you need only 20 minutes. She could be doing something in the remaining 25.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
Yes., because if we had less time they would still charge us anyway
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@AmbiePam (92711)
• United States
28 Sep 23
It seems as though people are truly incompetent in every country. Which, of course, isn’t a surprise, but it’s still disappointing.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
It seems that the harder you work and pay more tax the more you are penalised
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
28 Sep 23
I get to answer those repetitive questions twice a month... Once from the care company that pays Pretty to help me when my eyes swell shut and once from the pharmacist that doles out my allergy shots every month. It's annoying... At least neither one of them actually come to my house to ask the questions. (The care company did send someone to my house before they hired Pretty to help me... I felt like I was taking out a loan and finding a new doctor... very intrusive questions.) I hope you've had a nice nap and eaten something delicious for supper by now.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
29 Sep 23
Yes they are and it is a pain as you well know
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@wolfgirl569 (106226)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Sep 23
Hope you have a good nap
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
I did thanks
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@Dena91 (16636)
• United States
28 Sep 23
I am not one who likes talking on the phone unless necessary. I hope you can get stronger and not need so much assistance.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
Me too. It isn't just the money, it's the intrusion in our lives
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
29 Sep 23
I hope you can get everything sorted out. I hope you can increase your food intake and get on your feet so you won't need as much care. Have a good weekend.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
29 Sep 23
@Gilljane You're very welcome.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
29 Sep 23
Thanks Linda
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@Kandae11 (54999)
28 Sep 23
Only 45 minutes ?.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
I only need 20 minutes but I can ask her to do other jobs such as washing and hoovering
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• Philippines
29 Sep 23
Phone calls, I don’t like them much. I hope you had a good nap.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
29 Sep 23
I did thanks
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@Jatin024 (68)
29 Sep 23
Rest up and I'll be here when you return...
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
29 Sep 23
Thanks, you are vey kind