Lack of funding for SAFO splints- help
roypetzing
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I owe my mobility to the NHS. I had SAFOs fitted some 12years ago, which enabled me to keep walking. Now however my present ones are so fatigued I am finding difficulty in walking. I am now in a position where I am being told that there is no funding and I am feeling let down despite having paid into the system for over 50 years during my working life
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Know how you feel. Work for 55 years then get told your costing us
Well iv paid it in so have you. So we can have what we need -
Hi @roypetzing and a warm welcome to the community! I am sorry to hear they have stopped funding. Who did you hear this from? I wear AFO's and have found if I self refer myself to a physio then they can point you in the right direction!
Hope you find the online community supportiveScope -
Hi
Try hsfcharity.com tel: 020 7202 1365, they give grants for such AIDS.
Let us know how you get on.
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