This demonstration by the Alzheimer's Society is about the first in the Market Square for over a year, due to the ongoing construction work. It is in response to the Government's recent short sighted plan to withdraw funding for medicines for the unfortunate individuals who have this disease. Apparently it only costs £2.50 or 3.6 euros a day to keep someone's mind healthy, rather than hundreds to keep them in hospital, or worse, in a home.
Your government isn't the only one that is incredibly shortsighted re. medical care. What a shame. Happy that there was a protest, and thnks for sharing the information.
ReplyDeleteSuch an important topic since our populations are aging. When I start forgetting names I worry...
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