Cash cow

Whilst going to the hospital I have most days walking up Wigan Lane and nearly every day I see cars with the preverbal yellow envelope with the parking fine.There are two resident parking bays near pier alarm where cars are ticketed on a daily bases.Yes there is a post with a plate stating this but no clear road markings or wording on the road to show the permit areaThe other day there was a driver who had parked there and was in discussion with the traffic enforcement officer he had purchased a parking ticket but did not realise it was permit only he was booked and told to appeal it.Other cars the parking tickets had run out,The driver could have been held up in the hospital and could not get back in time to extend their parking. Latest figures I could find was that 870 cars where ticketed in a year. Be warned you will get a ticket and join the cash cow for the council

Leigh Infirmary and the surrounding streets are not much different, no parking places at the hospital, and permit only parking in the surrounding streets

Peter p
15/march 2024 at 12/22
I can hardly
Walk in a straight line because my knees are knackered
And give way you must have had a miracle cure to walk up Wigan lane every day your words!!!

Surfer Tom I find it harder to walk down Wigan Lane than up it and not much option because there is never any parking at the hospital. Visiting on most wards was 2-3 and 6-7 but now it is 12-8 because of the building work and even less space to park. Yesterday I was a passenger for a change and my driver found a parking space in the hospital grounds so no walking up or down Wigan Lane. When I was in my early 50's I went to Leigh Infirmary to have tests on my knees and was told I needed a left knee replacement and my right knee was not much better. I asked for a new knee and was told I was too young . but would be put on a waiting list. This year I am 70 and still waiting for now probably both knee replacements

Peter p
Your amazing now your saying you walk down Wigan lane as well as up. Yea are your sure.

Peter:

Are there no disabled parking spots there? Stupid question, I know, as there probably are, but not enough.

I know how bad it can be because when my brother visited me in hospital over Christmas, he was turning up to the hospital an hour early just to get a parking space, as the first time he visited he was driving around for half an hour until somebody moved.

For the size of the hospital, parking shouldn't be at such a premium, despite them adding another car park some years ago. It's still not good enough.

If I ever have to go there again for an appointment, I'd have to go by taxi and back because I couldn't put up with the frustration of going by car. It wouldn't be too bad for me as I only live about five miles from there, but I know you're on the other side of Wigan and taxi fares would be very expensive for you. Still, it's a thought.

P.S: Didn't you used to do a lot of cycling, Peter? Perhaps that's another option, knees permitting?

Surfer tom I hail a wheelchair to get up Wigan Lane and get some one to push me up the road and on the way down I borrow a skate board and ride back down to the car then clod the skateboard in a hedge till the following day to do the same again Daft has it may seen even though I pushed Yvonne in her wheelchair for a few years now it felt easier leaning on the chair to push than it is walking unaided. Maybe I should invest in two poles to aid me with my walking.You should see me in the garden when I have to lie down to do weeding because if I kneel down after a few seconds the knees start throbbing and then I struggle to stand up

Mollie
Remember
Lance Armstrong
The American cyclist won medals at the Olympics till they found out he was a cheat also said he had cancer not a nice man

Get the bus…easy

Mollie they lost 20-30 disabled bays when they built the covid unit.There are about 6bays at the front of Christopher home and another5 behind it also one as you turn to the left of the hospital to go round the back also a few at the front of A&E less than 20 for all of the hospital. Yes I used to cycle I had a 21 speed mountain bike but started to have trouble with the knees. I was sent to Boston house for physio and the 1st thing he did was put me onto a static bike. My knees came up like two balloons and I asked was the physio taking the p**S as cycling had aggravated my knees in the 1st placeRoylew I would need to catch two buses and add at least two hours onto my visit every day. Today I left home at 11-30 spent 6hours with Yvonne and got home about 6-30.Been to the hospital every day (BAR Easter Sat/Sun) since she was 1st admitted on the 20th March. Maybe I could drive to Wigan then find somewhere to park for 5-6 hrs and catch a bus up to the hospital and then back to the town centre

Surfer Tom:

I don't watch sport so I've no clue who Lance Armstrong is, what he does, why he cheated and I don't care. I'm more concerned with Peter who I've "known" on the internet for many years - 18 to be precise - so I hope you're not alleging Peter is some sort of cheat.

Peter:

Last time I drove to the hospital I managed to park just outside Christopher Home, but that brew up to the hospital itself nearly did me in.

That Covid Unit you mentioned is enormous and, when discharged, I had to wait in there for my meds. There were only another two couples in there. I only knew it was the Covid Unit as my brother had worked on that years ago as he was at the time a Technician Electrician and yes, it would have made a fine parking area.

So, okay, cycling isn't an option for you any longer, and I can understand why now. You must have been jiggered by the time you got home with all the faffing about you had to do, so I can only suggest a taxi. It may cost a bit, but it would be worth it to save time, energy and frustration.

More importantly, how is Yvonne doing?

Mollie a taxi would by now be running into 100's pounds by now ten days then home for two then back in for seven days up to press
They found an infection on her left lung which where treating with antibiotics. She was sent home at easter but was rushed back in on easter Monday with the same condition but also could not swallow. She has been on 4 different drips and oxygen but this morning she ate some porridge and during the day has had small potions of food
. Her body is full of bruises from injections and different canula's and her arms and face are swollen with water blisters on her arms and left foot. She as also started to loose her hair and over the last six months has lost a lot of weight down from 11st 6lbs to 7stone 2lbs .Today she was awake most of the day and sometimes spoke which is a good sign. Tomorrow is another day and we will take it as it comes The good thing about all of this is all though I have been with her every day(which she will not remember) she would all ready forgot the pain she as endured this last 21/2 weeks due to her dementia

Oh my goodness, Peter. I am so very sorry to hear that. I believe she's in MAU, which I was in, and the staff there are wonderful, unless she's been moved again.

I didn't know she now has dementia as well, and that's not an easy thing to prepare yourself for, but I know how dedicated you've been to her over all these years. Do you mind if I ask how old she is? Don't answer that if it's too intrusive.

It's ludicrous that the cost of taxis can be so prohibitive these days, so your only option is to drive yourself. No getting around that.

I don't do prayers, Peter, but please be assured that I hope there's a light at the end of the tunnel - for both of you. Please continue to let us know how she's getting on.

Peter,you deserve a medal for dedication to your wife..you really do..look after yourself.xx

Mollie she was in MAU on this visit she is in Lowton ward. She will be 68 years old on the 2nd May (no age)with no quality of life and the hospital is getting like a second home to both of us.
She has not been in the best of health for a few years now 12 years ago a massive stroke which left her with no use of her right hand and very limited walking (aided). Then 2 years ago she started doing silly things and she was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia.November of last year the Physio was trying to get her to walk but I was told she would never walk again . She has gone down hill rapidly since then and has lost the use of her right leg and developed pressure sores on both legs..Her short term memory is non existent. I show her photos of the family and son's dogs even photo's of her horse riding when she was about 62 she cannot remember any of this. She knows who I am but who knows for how much longer. I don't mind sharing this online it is a soul destroying illness which could go on for years. I have told my son if anything like that happened to me no matter what it cost I believe in Euthanasia

Peter I'm so sorry to hear this please ask Ron for my contact details & I'll show you a parking space

Euthanasia, Peter? You don't want to go there owd lad. It'll be full of muslims!

Tonker joking apart I have been for it for a few years and have seen or read about people who in my words are "cabbages"and there is no quality of life for them or the people who care for them You would not let an animal suffer so why a human being. At this time I hope to get Yvonne home when she is better and I have made it so I can get her out of the bungalow in her wheelchair and after a few trips round the block will venture onto a bus. I cannot transfer her into the car but a new access vehicle is ordered but there is a 9-12 month delay on this

Nanajacqui Ron does not have your contact details but thanks for the offer. Just had a phone call from the hospital they are sending her home tonight . They must have performed miracles were she went from being in a coma tossed state with 4 different drips and an oxygen mask then within 24hrs she is eating and swallowing to 24 hrs after that she is discharged and coming home this evening. Lets hope she stops at home this time. The drugs must have got rid most of the lung infection but why she is now swallowing again no idea. I have a cupboard full of medication and she will be sent home with more anti biotics. I think I will open my own chemist with the cupboards full of medicines and dressing At least I don't need to walk up/down Wigan lane I hope

That's good news Peter ...I thought Ron has every ones email address

Ron does not hold any information unless you send it to pass on to another member. Again many thanks for your offer and I hope she does not have to go back in for a long time after this 4 times this year already

Peter, I might have something for you, I don't know. I'll send you my e-mail via Ron. I await your contact ......

PeterP

If Yvonne ends up back in hospital, then Roylew has the answer for you, and that is go by bus, and it won't cost you anything, and you can sit down all the way there.

Firstly, if you have not got a bus pass, get one LINK

From stuff you have put on here, I have a fairly good idea where you live, and unfortunately it would be a walk to your bus stop, however if this information is inaccurate, then for that I do apologise.

Drive to your bus stop and park your car on the main road or in a nearby side street and get the bus LINK

At Wigan Bus Station, you will arrive at Stand M, then you find Stand T which is where the Chorley bus goes from, and there is seating available on all of the stands at Wigan Bus Station, has well as electronic displays telling you where your bus is, how long it will be etc, and then catch the bus up to Wigan Infirmary, and both bus stops are right outside of the hospital LINK

And Bob's your Uncle and Fanny's your Aunt, I would give it a try

Peter:

I’m very pleased that Yvonne is out of hospital again, and it did seem like a very quick recovery, but that’s how these things can happen. If the lung infection has been cleared up, and she’s breathing without the oxygen now, they must think she’s okay to be discharged. Let's hope it stays that way.

Ron should have everybody’s email because that’s what we had to give when joining, and I’ve been helped before when I needed to speak to someone privately. I believe Nanajacqui lives on Wigan Lane so maybe she’s pretty close to the hospital for you to park, if Yvonne does have to go in again. How can Ron pass on a message if he doesn’t have everybody else’s email address?

Mollie m
I to had to contact a relative privately sent my details to Ron. no problems ron passed it on to get in touch. Easy

Peter P, we live a 10 minute flat walk from the Infirmary. If ever you need to use the car again for the hospital and have nowhere to park, you can leave it in front of ours for as long as you want. No yellow lines, no permit zones but we do have security cameras. Just let me know :)

That's very kind of you Standisher I've offered a similar parking space just a few minutes from Hospital if Peter can tell me his email I'll inform him It's nice to be nice

WN1 and Nana I thank you both for your kind offer. She came home Monday and rushed back in yesterday now in Resus same problem has before plus very low blood pressure

PeterP

I am sorry to hear that

I'm sorry to hear that too Peter, you're going through it mate. I hope she's better for you soon. If you ever do decide to leave your car at ours, if I'm in at the time, I'll run you back round to RAE. You shouldn't have to go through this on your own !!