GMTV - this morning did - is doing - a major feature on Alzheimer's - motivated by the Johnny Briggs portrayal of Mike Baldwin having the sickness. I think the presenter Fiona has a mum or aunt with Alzheimers and is having problems with the medical support available.
There is information in their web site http://www.gm.tv
There is also and email address and response form where you can tell your story of comment on items in the show - I suppose the more response they get to a certain subject the more the producers will consider doing further 'stories' about it.
I have to say I think the Alzheimer's Society seems to have handled this opportunity to highlight the disease very well indeed. For those people having problems getting the appropriate drugs prescribed and involved with the NICE apparent lack of understanding and compassion this publicity on two major television shows may help to focus attention of those empowered to make decisions. It might be worth telling GMTV what you think -
Michael
There is information in their web site http://www.gm.tv
There is also and email address and response form where you can tell your story of comment on items in the show - I suppose the more response they get to a certain subject the more the producers will consider doing further 'stories' about it.
I have to say I think the Alzheimer's Society seems to have handled this opportunity to highlight the disease very well indeed. For those people having problems getting the appropriate drugs prescribed and involved with the NICE apparent lack of understanding and compassion this publicity on two major television shows may help to focus attention of those empowered to make decisions. It might be worth telling GMTV what you think -
Michael