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Government ‘considers’ removing Andrew from line of succession.

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Witzend Sat 21-Feb-26 14:08:21

I can hardly believe I read that they’re ‘considering’ it. Yes, I know it will take an Act of Parliament, but to be ‘considering’ it - why don’t they just get on and DO it? How many MPs would actually vote against it?

ronib Tue 24-Feb-26 18:24:16

Just spent another frustrating few hours trying to sort out card authentication for my friend…. But still working on the incontinence problems. I don’t think my friend will have sufficient funds to see her through to her very oldest age… which is why I have raised the problem….

Tuliptree Tue 24-Feb-26 14:44:50

Can you imagine having to beg for adequate incontinence supplies or have to out up with staying in more, being wet, sore, uncomfortable or going without other things to buy the pads. Any anyway, even if you had the money, why should you have to when it’s a medical need?

Tuliptree Tue 24-Feb-26 14:40:03

I remember David Cameron and his wife discussing this issue re their disabled son and how inadequate the NHS supply rules were. And I don’t care how well off they were, it’s awful that such a basic need isn’t properly met.

LemonJam Tue 24-Feb-26 13:57:10

That was in response to Ronib and Butterjam 13.38.

LemonJam Tue 24-Feb-26 13:55:33

There is overarching NHS eligibility criteria for access to incontinence supplies.

A continence nurse, GP or District Nurse must perform an assessment to determine level of need- thats the first port of call. A "Clinical Need' needs to be established, ie the person/patient must have a long term or significant continence issue ( moderate to heavy incontinence) to be eligible for NHS incontinence products.

After this has been established- then yes the local ICB- integrated Care Board set their own policies on the quantity and type of products provided- DN or GP, or Incontinence Nurse can give you a copy. Ronib is right- there are limitations to provision. If found eligible the ICB may only provide a limited number of incontinence pads a day- e.g. 3-4 a day- specific brands may be limited. If the condition is deemed to be "mild" patient/person must buy their own products- though if receiving Attendance Allowance- there could be further support available.

Keep a bladder diary to record

butterandjam Tue 24-Feb-26 13:38:58

ronib

Today has been spent trying to work out why a 90 year old has to pay £52 a month for Tena night time super pants- not available on the NHS. My sense of humour has taken a hit …. Casdon.

Have you pursued the incontinence -supplies policy in your local integrated care board?

www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/find-your-local-integrated-care-board/

Tuliptree Tue 24-Feb-26 12:23:09

Calendargirl

I think by the time George (or Charlotte, as some seem to want) reach ‘the throne’, the monarchy will be very different to what it is now.

Hopefully 40 or so years away, much can happen by then.

Goodness you want another 80+ years old monarch? The last ones later years were not exactly coveted in glory and good sense .

Calendargirl Tue 24-Feb-26 12:19:19

I think by the time George (or Charlotte, as some seem to want) reach ‘the throne’, the monarchy will be very different to what it is now.

Hopefully 40 or so years away, much can happen by then.

ronib Tue 24-Feb-26 11:58:05

Anne is not endowed with extra powers … for all we know, Anne might be holding her brother together….

Allira Tue 24-Feb-26 11:50:15

^As to the future of the Monarchy: I’m putting good
money on Charlotte elbowing George out of her way
for which he may be relieved.^
^She will sort everybody out whilst looking immaculate.
No one will oppose her, ever.&^
SORES 😂😂😂

A pity Anne didn't sort Andrew out!

SORES Tue 24-Feb-26 11:42:31

The Wales’s should not be travelling/flying en famille
as they have been, just in case and as requested years
ago by Queen Elizabeth.

Andrew will never reach the throne, neither will Harry
nor the ‘girls’ constitutionally correct or not.

As to the future of the Monarchy: I’m putting good
money on Charlotte elbowing George out of her way
for which he may be relieved.
She will sort everybody out whilst looking immaculate.
No one will oppose her, ever.

MT62 Tue 24-Feb-26 10:21:02

It doesn’t matter what it was for AB, if he was innocent as he claims,
I would not have given VG any money.
I would have helped the FBI with any information I had on Epstein.
Anyway like I said, it hasn’t helped him one bit, or his dear, late mother.
The late queen must be spinning in her grave.

Anniebach Mon 23-Feb-26 22:29:57

Was the payment to protect the late Queen’s jubilee year ? the first British monarch to reach 70 years as monarch

MT62 Mon 23-Feb-26 22:03:49

Well the 12million was a waste of time, Butter & Jam, it hasn’t stopped him being plastered across the news.

Allira Mon 23-Feb-26 19:46:57

ronib

Well let’s tell the Audit Commission now is the time to revisit the figures…. petra

The Audit Commission was disbanded in 2015 but their records should be available for scrutiny.

Casdon Mon 23-Feb-26 19:06:13

I have no idea ronib, the NHS ones are pads rather than pants, I expect some people prefer one type and some the other, but I don’t know what the relative costs are.

Freya5 Mon 23-Feb-26 18:23:17

Good news, now Mandelson arrested.

ronib Mon 23-Feb-26 18:19:40

Are they cheaper than standard? Casdon. Meanwhile the elderly are not getting the best care packages…..?

Casdon Mon 23-Feb-26 18:10:45

They are infrared, obviously ronib. .

ronib Mon 23-Feb-26 17:59:39

Casdon what category do massages come under? Casdon

Mollygo Mon 23-Feb-26 17:47:32

Maremia

When you say 'you' do you include GNs, His Majesty, our Government and the Australians?

If that’s addressed to me, Maremia then I’m asking anyone except me, because I’ve already said said I want to keep the innocent until proven guilty in a court if law rather than conviction in a media court.
If you’re asking someone else, then sorry.

Casdon Mon 23-Feb-26 17:44:05

Patients don’t have to pay roniib, the NHS provides continence pads. Tena is a product of choice, not an essential. We buy Tena for my mum though, and it’s not affected my sense of humour?

ronib Mon 23-Feb-26 17:31:59

Today has been spent trying to work out why a 90 year old has to pay £52 a month for Tena night time super pants- not available on the NHS. My sense of humour has taken a hit …. Casdon.

Casdon Mon 23-Feb-26 17:22:08

It was just a joke ronib, hence the smiley.

ronib Mon 23-Feb-26 17:19:18

Should be up to the politicians to safeguard public assets? Labour should be shouting from the rooftops?? Casdon