It seems being an Army veteran and trying to get treatment as a priority sucks these days, seems no one in the NHS cares about veterans and the fact they are allowed priority treatment for an injury... The drama continues!

@CallumNug

13 күн бұрын

Hope it all works out for you pal and things get a bit better at least. There is so much more to what is available. You mention physio, there is a charity for Osteopath or chiropractor free treatment. They have an excellent understanding around physio stuff as well. Also, there is private funding available to fill the gaps in physio whilst you wait for the NHS. So if you want to know more or unsure of something, send us a message because there is loads available.

Geez, Rob - will this nightmare ever end? My ♥ goes out to you, my friend, I am just utterly disgusted with how you are being treated by the NHS and that you just are not being taken care of. As I am not fluent in the UK bureaucracy, I can offer little to no advice on how to fight this fight. I also know, that you are apprehensive to accept offered help for your very own reasons. So, I can only send you best wishes for a solution and a speedy recovery. Hugs to both of you and stay safe. 🚐☁🍀

@PackTheVanAndGo

12 күн бұрын

As you know me mate you know how stubborn I am, but also how determined I am... each day is a better place and another step forward... i'll get there mate! Hows you?

Sorry to hear about your difficulties. The NHS is in a dreadful state. Not everywhere is indifferent to veterens' plight. But your experience is not a solitary one. Just hope you get the treatment you need and deserve. All the best.

@PackTheVanAndGo

12 күн бұрын

Thank you my friend... hope you're well?

Ugh, that all properly sucks. The wait for help is crazy now. And there really should be more support for veterans! One thing I will say about the PIP forms is, don't be all British and "Oh you know, I'm getting by" on them. Think about what you're like on your *worst* days, and fill the form out based on *those* days. Be really clear about how it affects you when it's at its worst. I got help filling out my form as it's good to have the perspective of someone who has seen you on a bad day so they can give an accurate opinion of whether you're downplaying it or if you've been clear enough about how the injury affects you. My Mum looked at my first draft and went "well, you're much worse than that, you can't do xyz!!" So definitely get someone you trust and who can tell you if you're being too stoic, to look it over. And good luck. 💪

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

Thanks mate, veterans and no veterans is disgusting these days… a friend also said the same thing about PIP and the veterans charity also said the same and that they would help me fill it in and not to be British and that stiff upper lip! Hope you’re well mate?

@beepythevellfire

13 күн бұрын

@PackTheVanAndGo brilliant, glad you can get support with the PIP form. It's a horrible thing. I'm OK ta, recovering from giving myself food poisoning last week. Oops. 🙈

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

@@beepythevellfire yeah not a good thing to have when a heatwave hits also… hope you recover soon 🙏

@beepythevellfire

13 күн бұрын

@PackTheVanAndGo definitely not the *most* fun I've ever had. 🤣

I hope things turn out good for you Rob and that you don't have to mess around with the given runaround. Adding more of what i think about the the situation that most of us are now having to deal with, will only get removed by the powers at toob. Glad to see that you're upgrading the essentials for when winter comes around.

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

HI mate, slowly got some exciting upgrades coming in the next few weeks mate, big changes coming! Hope you're well?

Hi mate 😁 hopefully you get something sorted soon and get back to near normal as soon as possibly 👍Take care mate 😁

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

Thanks buddy, hope you're well?

@whatsgazupto

13 күн бұрын

@@PackTheVanAndGo all good at this end thanks mate 😁

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

@@whatsgazupto stay safe mate and see you soon!

Rob, it's not just the veterans that the NHS is failing. It's been going on for many many years. My own experience goes back 25 years and was nothing new. Similar issues going further back affected my parents.

@PackTheVanAndGo

9 күн бұрын

Yeah the UK has been in decline for years mate

Hey hope you get this sorted and soon, its appalling the way we treat our veterans, take care 🤗x

@PackTheVanAndGo

11 күн бұрын

Hey, how are you? X

Unfortunately it’s not just the NHS failing our veterans ☹️. Good luck Rob

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

@@richardgoodier9644 Totally agree mate… the government is the main guilty party and then the MOD 👍 thanks mate, hope you’re well?

I'll see you at the Haxey hangout. mate 👍

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

Look forward to seeing you there mate!

Sorry to hear your still not getting the full help you need as one of this country's great forces veterans. It is a disgrace. Hope things start to head in the right direction soon. Might see you at the York Van festival. Take care stay safe👍👍

@PackTheVanAndGo

12 күн бұрын

Thanks mate, yeah come see us if u go to Vanlove Fest in York next month!

Yep. The British State does not give a toss about Veterans!

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

Agreed mate..

Sorry to hear you are still getting the runaround trying to get effective treatment. In the meantime I would suggest you pay for an assessment by a physio. My wife was in a similar situation andfound the physio was really helpful. £60 for a 45 minute session but in her case worth every penny.

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

HI mate, yeah its something i have thought about and have looked into also, its just trying to find the right person in the right area. Hope you're well ?

Yeah bone on bone sounds like you need a knee operation.just been to see about my right hip possibly on it’s way out.and I noticed on the form for the physiotherapist form it said did you suffer this injury whilst being in the military,and thought of yourself.an old bloke I talk to whilst walking the dog.has just had his second knee operation,the first one went well but he’s had complications with the second operation and had to have it done again.perhaps someone could donate an e-scooter to you for going out with Archie.goodness knows there’s that many KZread’rs get given them to review best wishes buddy all the best and a whole lot more 👍.✊🙏❤️👌👊😎

@PackTheVanAndGo

12 күн бұрын

HI mate, thanks for the comment and support, I'll keep walling with Archie while he's still alive to walk! I'll def need a new knee later in life, but at 52, im far too young for a knee replacement! Tats just how it goes... hope. you're well mate?

Unfortunately it's the same for everyone with an important job.

@PackTheVanAndGo

12 күн бұрын

👍

It's terrible mate if you were a junkie or alky you would have no problem its not nice to say but it's true stick in there mate 🤙🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@PackTheVanAndGo

9 күн бұрын

Definitely true mate! Hope you’re well mate?

Keep your chins up Rob👍 Shocking previous comment from that nimby. People like that want to get out and experience real life instead of being keyboard warriors. Or go watch another channel. Yours Aye👌

@PackTheVanAndGo

12 күн бұрын

Thanks mate, it's just one of those tings with social media hey! Hope you're well?

@happyglampers9053

12 күн бұрын

@@PackTheVanAndGo All kit stowed for sea here pal, thank you. Looking like we won’t be at Newbury this year, so catch up soon enough. As the saying goes ‘if you can’t add something positive - pipe down and Shut The kcuF Up’ 👍👌 Yours Aye (and hugs to Archie👍)

@PackTheVanAndGo

12 күн бұрын

@@happyglampers9053 Archie sends some paw hugs back 🐾🐾

Are you saying you should get priority treatment because you're veteran? and its just a question before anyone starts

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

@@thenoworriesnomad it’s what’s stated on their website, if the injury relates to your service then you’re entitled to priority treatment… and the injury I’ve got is and that’s what I’m entitled too…

@thenoworriesnomad

13 күн бұрын

@@PackTheVanAndGo Oh ok and that’s fair enough, many ppl will have their opinions on why the NHS has problems, I think it gets enough money, it’s just not run very well and needs restructuring and in influx of ppl not paying in doesn’t help either but that’s for another day, anyway I hope u get it sorted soon, oh and TYFYS

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

@@thenoworriesnomad it’s sad that’s it run like this, when you leave the service your told you’re entitled to priority treatment, it’s part of the government agreement for veterans and part of the NHS… but as soon as you mention it, no one is interested 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️ as you said, if I came from somewhere I’d get everything thrown at me for free 😳

@thenoworriesnomad

13 күн бұрын

@@PackTheVanAndGo Im coming past your way in a couple of months on my way to Scotland so if ur free and about ok..🤙

NHS fails everyone. I work in the NHS. I’m with Benenden health insurance. Quick access to GP and specialists. Shame to pay NI and private cover. Sounds you like a joint mate!

@PackTheVanAndGo

12 күн бұрын

Thank you for all you do within the NHS!

You need a total knee replacement...

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

But according to the NHS, I am far too young for a total knee replacement!

@terrynewey5313

13 күн бұрын

@@PackTheVanAndGo but if you're bone on bone and in pain that's what you need... I wasn't bone on bone but I kept complaining to consultant..now I have hip problems.. osteoarthritis is in the family genes unfortunately

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

@@terrynewey5313 yeah I knew arthritis was in the family… but unfortunately I’m too young for a full knee replacement…

Can’t believe how your whining on I’ve a bad knee and did it around a month before you my X-ray show I have wear on all three plate with arthritis on all side I’m still waiting to see a muscle skeletal and not been seen yet and been told it will be at least another three months .you just have to bit the bullet stop feeling sorry for yourself and get on with life and adapt .its not poor old you is how it is with the NHS just hope it gets better.

@PackTheVanAndGo

13 күн бұрын

Well good for you!! Not once did I say I was feeling sorry for myself, guess that must have been someone else's video you moaned at! Good luck with your injury and getting the treatment you need!

@sbelly1000

13 күн бұрын

That’s how you come across

@WillsWhereabouts

13 күн бұрын

@Sbelly1000, you my friend are a prime idiot. (Rob I would just block the fool) Sorry you’re going through all this shite, unfortunately the health system and NHS in the UK is so flawed and backwards nowadays. Takes an age to get anything done or an appointment made. It’s shocking that someone like yourself who has done years of military service for this country doesn’t get seen or doesn’t get priority. Hope the knees on the mend mate and things speed up, morons like the bloke that commented I will never understand!

@richardgoodier9644

13 күн бұрын

In your opinion eh 🤔