I AM writing this anonymously.
Has anyone looked into the Redditch and Worcestershire children’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Camhs) special education?
I’m disgusted by what I’ve experienced.
Children are waiting three to four years for a special needs assessment.
Children’s mental health are at risk.
No one is helping – all they offer is an online chat with a therapist – but she can’t see the child and has never met the child.
I told her my seven year old said he didn’t want to live as the bullying was getting to much as its clear he has special needs.
The school say they are helping by putting him next to another child to have that child read to him and say its helping but it’s not good enough.
He clearly needs a diagnosis but four years is too long to wait.
We were even told by Camhs we could go private – I was told £2-£3,000. Its disgusting to be told pay private when working class can’t afford it.
I just thought this may give you an insight to what is going on. Please if it’s of interest make your own inquiries.
So many children suffering in silence. Thank you.
Name and Address supplied
CAN I just say how much I enjoyed the Vintage Fair by the church on Saturday in Redditch town centre.
I particularly liked the man on his penny farthing and his juggling, which was great fun.
It was also lovely to see so many classic motorcycles, all made in Redditch, on display.
Well done to whoever organised it.
The band playing in the bandstand were also brilliant.
Good on you Redditch – let’s have more please.
R Wilson, Greenlands
I WOULD like to know why Diamond buses are not giving change to customers on their buses?
They are quite happy to accept notes and coins but won’t give change in notes or coins back?
I have seen on numerous occasions people not given change for fares but have got to make the journey so accept it and so pay sometimes significantly more than their ticket price.
I have also seen people not take the journey effectively being thrown off the bus.
I emailed Diamond and was told that it was to reduce the amount of cash handled which is rubbish.
If they can handle cash to receive they can handle it to give back surely?
What is the difference between a bus driver and a shop worker handling cash?
I was also informed that the driver is able to sign the passengers ticket, give their ID number and passengers are then able to reclaim the change.
I use the bus five to six times-a-week twice daily and have never seen this offered.
When I asked what happens to this extra money taken from passengers I wasn’t given an answer.
This is not a public service.
I know we are moving more towards a cashless society but the public should have the right to pay with cash and given change.
S Lammas, Address Supplied
IN June the Boundary Commission released initial proposals for redrawing the boundaries of parliamentary constituencies across the country from 2023.
While the general intention of the changes, to make the number of voters in each constituency more equal, is a good one, there are some anomalies in relation to our area which require a rethink.
The proposal to restrict the boundary changes in Worcestershire to the Mid Worcestershire and Redditch constituencies misses a number of opportunities.
For example, Dodderhill ward should not be moved from the Droitwich and Evesham constituency to the Redditch constituency, as suggested in the proposals.
It has no geographical links or ties to Redditch and much of it is west of the M5 motorway.
The majority of the ward lies on the A38 corridor between Droitwich and Bromsgrove, with some roads having access to Droitwich East ward.
This is essentially a rural constituency and therefore it should continue to be called Mid Worcestershire, which better describes the total area and population involved.
A Humphries
Droitwich Labour Party
The UK Wide Cycle Ride challenge returns this September – and it is the perfect opportunity for people from the Midlands to take their fitness up a gear, while raising money for Diabetes UK along the way.
Challengers can pick from one of four virtual distances, ranging from 150 miles for beginners through to 950 miles for more experienced cyclists, and have the entire month to clock up the mileage.
You can cycle the miles however you wish over the 30 days of September, by embracing the outdoors or staying at home and using an exercise bike. Or you can do a bit of both.
Those taking part will get their own fundraising profile page and can join a Facebook group where challengers discuss their progress and share tips. There are fundraising incentives, with anyone raising £50 or more receiving a medal. Diabetes UK-branded cycling caps and jerseys will go to anyone raising £150 and £300 respectively.
There is no registration fee and no minimum sponsorship.
So please sign up to the UK Wide Cycle Ride at cycle.diabetes.org.uk and get pedalling to make every mile count. Your support can change lives.
P Shorrick
Midlands and East Regional Head, Diabetes UK
