Hello all members, as i hope you are all aware DAVE had a serious fall when scrambling on Tryfan in April his spinal injuries are very serious. He will be in the hospital for a least 12 months where he will undergo spinal cord surgery and extensive rehabilitation the costs after he is released for physiotherapy& clinics will be between £1000- 6000 per week, I have asked our president to raise the issue at the next committee meeting with the view to the club supporting Dave with a donation from our funds. If the club agrees great if not I am asking for advice on how to set up a fund raising event for this cause. Your input would be very welcome. John Warburton.
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Firstly , I must wish Dave the very best on his recovery. Re the cost quoted for rehab services, is it certain he will be charged or have the costs be mentioned ‘in passing? Perhaps it may be to do with Welsh and English health authorities being funded separately and a charge made to the English NHS rather than him personally? I had a friend who also fall in acaving accident , sustaining serious injury . She lived in Yorkshire but was transfered to the specialist services of Spinal Injuries Unit in Southport.
Apologies, intended to say if Dave is a resident of England, the NHS cost etc
Dave Crilley has commented:
Hi , I have had a chat to my son about Dave’s situation, he is a Barrister specialising in clinical issues. He said there are two main charities that help people with spinal injuries. One is called Backup and according to Darrel they help with all aspects of recuperation including mental issues. I am sure the medical team will inform Dave of the help he can expect.
John Allen has commented:
From the posting by John Warburton I have just learnt that Dave Palmer had a serious accident while scrambling on Tryfan in April this year. This must be devastating for him, and those around him. I know no details beyond the entry here by John Warburton and am not seeking to find out. The poor guy seems to require a lot of rehabilitation requiring time and resilience. Such an accident could happen to anyone in the mountains. I wish him and all round him an eventual full recovery.
John Allen, member since 1961
John,
Have you seen the gofundme site that Tess has set up to raise funds, details are on Meta/Facebook. Tess is also managing the visiting so don’t just rock up at the hospital without arranging your visit.
Regards,
George
Thanks everyone for your comments and advice, I will pass the info on to Dave’s daughter .
John.