The
Elderly
Deserve
Dignity
Not
Malignity
By
Society
NHS
Trust
Spells
Disgust
Jobs
Rushed
Kept
Hush
Old-Age
Stereotyped
Life's
denied
Fed
Tripe
Arse's
Unwiped
Morals
Transverse
Recovery
Adverse
What's
Worse
I'm a trainee
Nurse
13:06:07
Author notes
I don't really know if this is what you are after but after the week I've had with the NHS its apt to me. Though I'm actually only a student nurse aiming to work within the elderly, these things really matter to me.
A contest entry
- contreversy by lust in a grenade.
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Once in awhile I visit the elderly in various homes in my area. It's such a shame that they seem forgotten by family and friends. An honorable profession you've chosen. I wish you well and thank you for the entry.
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This works...I like how you pointed this out..The Eldery get the short end of the stick...escpecially when it comes to the health care system....i saw this first hand with my grandma when she was sick with cancer..
I love how this is formed..makes a bold and strong statement!!!
Plus you are traning to be into the health care system as a nurse...so you get a first look on the corruption.
Thanks for your entry and good luck
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so after further consideration and some eye opening by zero the hero i retract my previous statement soooo... this is really a great poem and it is quite contreversial but you can't bring the contreversiality to lite with out telling both sides, but good job i like it thank you
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hmmm good write i like the one word lines they add to the intensity, it's good unfortunatley it's not really contreversial but still it's goo
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People should be able to live their later years with dignity and some quality of life. This is a wondeful write, and I admire you very much for chosing this avenue and trying to make a difference...I'm sure you already have made a huge difference in some of their live's. Well done Katey!!! You are an inspiration...Excellent write!!!
Wyatt xxx
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TRUTH IS SPOKEN HERE
This hit home with me in a big way. Why? Because I used to be a care worker. I was disgusted at the abuse that the elderly receieved from so-called members of staff. You know, where I worked they were called all sorts of names, they were hit, and the impatience some of the managers and staff had toward these people, was disgusting.
Oh, I complained many times. Even went right to the top. But everything got brushed under the carpet. The result being I was classed as a 'trouble causer, and the ones who were doing the abuse - well - they are still there.
Well, let's just say that they got rid of me. But your piece is very very true, it is hard-hitting. And it also brings, to the attention of the reader, just a little of what goes on in the NHS and the Private Sector.
But, without a concerted effort from the 'good' people who work in nursing and care, then this is gonna go on and on. Your piece is fantastic as it brings to light just a little bit of what is going on in these organisations.
Your imagery is fantastic in this. Your piece is strong, thought-provoking and to the point. Well done, Katey, I am sure you will make a BIG DIFFERENCE in your chosen field. Bravo to you.
Wayne
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Your piece has brought tears. My mom. Can't say more. Just God bless you and your dreams, the world needs more people like you. Hugs, Kelly
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Your reply brought tears to my eyes. No-one takes the time to understand the elderly.... I so wish they would!!! Thank you for you response and all the best to you.
Katey x
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I know what your saying and feel it too .. My Nan was left to die of starvation and lack of water whilst in i semi death coma ,,she could hold your hand still whilst her cracked lips bled and her OAP nappy was filled ..I was flattened in spirit by it all and know exactly what you mean ..... Your poem goes straight to the heart and beyond .... thank you katey for caring like you do ... Namaste
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Ow, Katey, how well written is this! My Dad is in the early stages of vascular dementia brought about by a stroke last November, and I'm dreading it worsening because of just what you've written here... This should be tattooed on the eyelids of Trust management (without anaesthetic)...
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Julie, this is so close to my heart. Just because people are like your Dad, my Nan, why should they be treated differently? It so upsets me Jules that these people do not have the time (WHAT THE FUCK IS THERE CHOSEN PROFESSION)! to give time. Believe me, tho this might be too late for your Dad or my Nan. Im so going to make a difference within the elderly care. My mission is to be the Florence Nightengale of the 21st cenury. It might sound too far fetched but it truly is a place in my heart. Just wish all NHS nurses would see this.
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Oh yeah... I've had the odd run-in with the NHS myself which I won't bore you with, but there's far too many consultants with God complexes and private clinics (convenient for the golf course on a Friday afternoon), and too many nurses too tired and under-resourced to care. I'm young enough and ugly enough to stand up for myself in that NHS spiderweb (now) but it's the elderly and very young that get trapped and can't struggle free... in Britain the best advice is don't get ill unless you've got something they can happily chop off and send you away again (if the MRSA doesn't get you), and for God's sake don't get old!
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dont get me started on the MRSA Jules, but when i was on a placement no nurses would go in that bay. I was so angry at this. The best part of my placement was spent in there. So what if they've got MRSA, a patient is still a patient whatever cause. As a nurse your duty is to care. thats what its all about.. Maybe i wont pass on the academic side of things but i know jules i'll be the best nurse they missed out on.
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That's another annoying thing: you can LEARN to be academic but surely the ability (and the wanting) to care is innate and should be encouraged and rewarded? It seems to get relegated behind the ability to spell and type up a spreadsheet for the ward budget... surely that's not what a nurse is FOR?
You go, girl!
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