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#1 meme

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Posted 22 April 2006 - 12:24 PM

had test done now i need the funding for a pump does anyone know how long it will take? i live in the uk soi have to depend on the nhs

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Posted 22 April 2006 - 09:46 PM

Why do you need funding? :)

The NHS has paid for my last 3 pumps, all have been done by Ravi and McLelland at the spinal unit in Sheffield.

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#3 meme

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Posted 25 April 2006 - 10:26 AM

mr mcmullan at hallamshire is doing my pump he says the pct will not pay for them and i live in barnsley with is very short of money. any way i go to see my rehab cosultant on thursday at spinal injuries at northen gen may be he can make it happen quicker for me :cheers:




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