29/05/2014 Spotlight

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Is it right to discharge a pensioner from hospital

From arriving at the doors to the moment you leave ` the idea is that

We'll hear from one angry patient and examine the system in place.

They should have done more to help me. They trekked me worse than an

animal. A suspended sentence for

Deborah Hamber who sold thousands The community fighting to keep

their postman. And a rare glimpse of life

in the '30s and '40s in A terminally ill pensioner

from Cornwall is calling for an investigation tonight after

he was discharged from hospital in Andrew Wetherick was taken in

by ambulance and didn't have The hospital says it was

following NHS procedure. Spotlight's Eleanor Parkinson

reports. 62`year`old Andrew whether Rick

suffers from lung disease, emphysema and COPD. On Tuesday night, a friend

took him to his local hospital in Bude, Cornwall, because he was

struggling to breathe. They did not have the equipment there are. They

said we have done our best after 45 minutes, we are going to have to get

you in an emergency ambulance to get you to a major hospital. He was

taken to North Devon hospital in Barnstaple, but when he was seen by

a doctor that they decided he did not need to be admitted and

discharged him. It was 3am and he was told he would have to get home

on his own. Mr whether Rick had to take a taxi back to Cornwall. He

says the 34 mile journey costing hundreds ?37. I'm not just thinking

of myself. What about people who just can't afford this? And my age

and condition, mean it is not good. They should have the more to help

me. They treated me worse than an animal. The Chief Executive of the

North Devon health care trust said she appreciated that getting home in

the early hours of the morning was not always easy. She said the

patient did not meet the nationally set medical criteria for

nonemergency transport. The body has said they have received a number of

complex on patients who are being discharged from hospital and night

with no of getting home. Health watch England say they are now

conducting a survey into the discharge process and patientss'

concerns. Andrew says he wants an investigation into his case and will

be contacting his MP. A private company

which carried out eye operations that left some patients with blurred

vision says it's working with Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital to

find out what went wrong. Around 30 people suffered

complications following cataract One in three others will develop

cataracts in later life. It occurs when the lens becomes cloudy over

time. If left untreated, it can lead to blindness. Imagine if you step

out of the shower and look into the mirror and it is all steamed. After

developing cataracts, Malcolm had the relatively simple operation to

replace the cloudy lens is in his eyes. It was quite frightening to be

losing my sight. I did not notice how much my site was deteriorating

until it was almost gone. And to get it back again, it was lovely. The

surgery is allegedly simple, but the waiting list had grown to nearly 400

patients. So in a comment the hospital took the decision to bring

in a specialist high care company to set up a mobile surgery to carry out

extra cataracts operations. But after a few weeks, there were

problems. It was really about 15 patients who had a significant

problem. But we have seen all of those patients now and examine them

to sit the bell getting the right treatment. They will continue to be

followed up here by our staff to make sure we look after them

properly going forward. We are deeply sorry that this has happened.

Those 15 patients could be looking at further eye surgery to correct

the problems. Vanguard were the private health care providers and

said they always use highly qualified surgeons. They are now

co`operating fully in the investigation to find out what has

gone wrong. They expect to have some answers in the next few weeks. But

with the mobile clinic closed, it looks like the waiting time for

those needing surgery is going to be long.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals' Trust is one of the poorest performing in

the country when it comes to 'Never Events' according to NHS figures.

Senior staff have been called to a meeting in June with the

Trust Development Authority to try and improve the situation.

The RCHT is rated 8th worst out of the 65 so`called developing trusts.

The social networking site Ask FM says it has learned lessons

after being linked to a number of teenage suicides.

The family and friends of 14`year`old Izzy Dix

from Brixham, who took her own life last September, strongly believe

that her suicide came as a result of cyberbullying ` though

Detectives leading a murder inquiry said today they

believe the victim have been subjected to physical and financial

The body of 63`year`old Terry Oldham was found at his home in Camborne

Three men and a woman have been arrested.

I cannot go into the actual nature of the death at the moment, except

The injuries were of quite a horrific nature.

The enquiries we have conducted today indicate there was a

possibility he was being exploited in terms of financial abuse and

So we are seeking assistance from the public with any relation

A High Court enforcement officer sold thousands of pounds worth

of fake cosmetics on eBay from her home.

Tests on mascara being sold by Deborah Hamber contained twice

Today at Exeter Crown Court she was given a suspended jail sentence.

Debra Deborah Hamber used to be a bailiff.

But the 41`year`old wanted to supplement her income.

So in 2010, she started selling cosmetics on eBay.

Some customers were not impressed and they took to eBay to say why.

The products were half the normal price.

A suspicious Trading Standards officer bought some.

Initially we made the test purchase and once that was

made we had it looked at by the brand holders and they discounted it

Some products were dangerous ` this mascara had twice

In all, 900 beauty products were found at Hamber's Exmouth home

and she admitted to several offences under the Trademarks Act

and was today jailed for four months, suspended for a year.

After announcing sentence, the Judge told Hamber "The fact you

are selling items from China should have spoken volumes to you."

He said the consequences have been significant.

He told her "they have destroyed your career as a bailiff."

Hamber's lawyer said she was a woman of good character who

genuinely intended to supplement her income legitimately.

Trading Standards officers say they will act.

If you had a business like she had, you should be worried.

We are on the lookout and I would point out her business

As part of the sentence, Hamber was also ordered to carry out

Manufacturers across the South West have told the BBC they're exporting

Orders from some countries are still limited because of recessions,

but the wider market is said to be much healthier than a year ago.

Live now to our business correspondent Neil

Gallacher who's at one company in Devon which is selling well abroad.

These are handmade boxes for peopl who want to preserve precious things

They are being exported to countries, some of which were

being written off as economic basket cases just 18 months back.

We decided to get our website translated into Spanish,

The German site is particularly popular because

Export optimism also extends beyond Europe, drawing Russian

business people to West Cornwall in search of a gourmet product.

The Cornish Sea Salt Company only started a few years ago

Then they began exporting and will sell to 20 countries.

Fortunately, we survived and it is about replicating the UK

model and doing that internationally to different countries.

So we have been successful here and want to go

We are looking for the best prices, the best quality.

We decide maybe we can try and offer these products

One mainstream manufacturer in Cornwall says its members sell half

Just over 40% is in fact exported out of the UK.

Over 90% is exported out of Cornwall,

So exports are doing very well at the moment.

In Exeter, they have made machines that can print in chocolate.

But this firm is keeping a wary eye on the growing strength

of the pound, which could hold back business development as it branches

They may be quite sensitive on the price.

That is potentially an effect on our business development.

The Russians meanwhile told me they expect to shake hands on a deal,

so that is another prospective export about to crystallise.

What does this tell us about the state of the economy and recovery in

the markets that we are used to exporting into? It has been a long

recession. This one now seems to be coming to an end and is encouraging.

It is important we are starting to explore because we still have a

negative balance of trade. But the signs are good and I think the

European markets are picking up and maybe that will engender more

confidence about the benefits of been in the European Community. We

spoke about Spain and Italy. yes, most of Europe is now picking up and

most of America too. There are benefits to the UK and clearly there

are benefits to the south`west, too. As an economist, what do you make of

the sentiment that was so clearly expressed at the ballot box? Not

just did that was so clearly expressed at the ballot box? Lodge

estate but in I think that stopping immigration will not solve the UK's

economic problems. There have been there for a long time, before we

enter the EU. We now face great uncertainty and in the long term, if

we come out, there could be serious consequences. Interesting thoughts.

Meanwhile, we will look and see what happens with the strength of

sterling. If sterling becomes stronger, it will be interesting to

see what happens with exports. The family of a woman killed

in a coach crash near Looe have described her as a one`in`a`million

wife, mother and grandmother. Carol Muldoon, who was 68 and from

Newton Poppleford, was one of two Carol's family today described her

as "bold, brash, loud and lovely". Margaret Luxton was named locally

as the other victim. Four others were left

with serious injuries. Investigations are continuing

into the cause. There are concerns tonight that

dredging on the Somerset Levels Latest figures show only 5% of

the targeted area has been dredged This girl has good with down

syndrome and is writing a book about it. A poem Miah wrote for her

sister. Miah likes to leave little notes around the house telling us

how much she loves us. One day I stumbled upon a poem she had written

for her sister and it was in her bedroom. Another day, I found a

little message about how life would not be the same without her. I

suddenly realised in a flash that that was the basis for precisely the

kind but we had looking for. When Miah was born with Down's Syndrome,

they searched for a book to tell her sister why she needed extra support.

But now Miah has written I love you natty an introduction to the

condition from her eyes. She is unlike any other sister. `` just

like any other sister. She's a bit naughty sometimes. She will take

chocolate upstairs and get it all over the bed and the wall and the

door! It has only been on the market for days and already orders are

coming in from all over the world. Today, Miah went to see displayed in

the shops. if I stand by can think about it, we as a mum, it makes me

very emotional. I think is very simple, little piece of paper will

change lives and will help people bond with their babies more quickly

and they will not waste precious time. Miah and family hope that this

book will help parents and children understand Down's Syndrome instead

of being afraid of it. Now,

how much do you value your postman? Well residents in one Devon village

love their postie so much that they are fighting a decision to move him

to another round. Yes, Ray

the Postie has been delivering the mail at Lympstone for 17 years and

locals say he's someone they can't do without and losing him would mean

they get a second`class service. Spotlight's John Ayres has

the story. Read the poster continued his rounds

today and local residents showed their support. The campaign started

with this couple. So why is raised a special? he looks out for all the

old and the noble people. He looks after you if you are on holiday, the

mail will not be on show, he knows where to put it. He is loyal, kind,

helpful and loves the village. He wants to be here and we want him to

stay here. Ray himself is a little embarrassed by all of this and did

not really want to be on the television. He is being removed

because it would appear that postal workers with the longest service get

to choose their own rounds. And as someone with 30 years under their

belts he has chosen this village. We're not averse to change, which is

why we have a thriving community. But we do not believe in breaking

something that other fixes and that is not broken. It is an unnecessary

change that is most unwelcome. Posters have gone up around the

village and letters are being fired off to his local delivery manager.

Royal Mail said the post taking over has been with them for 30 years.

They are delighted that customers here have had such a good service,

but they are constantly reviewing the operation because of a full

volume. They say all of their staff are chained to the same high

standard and I will concede a matter who is delivering the mail. Reeva

post man still has a short time on this before he is moved elsewhere.

Residents insist they will not stop until Royal Mail at rethink how it

allocates its rounds. It was first used by a Jewish

community centuries ago and centuries on, a Torah scroll,

the faith's most important religious text,

is back at the heart of worship. It follows the re`emergence

of Jewish services in Cornwall. The document was brought out of

a museum and given to the Cornish A tiny passage from the Torah

scroll. And written in Hebrew, the parchment is so delicate it cannot

be touched. This metal rod points the way. The scroll was founded in

the days of the Stewarts and is unique in its historical and

spiritual value. it will be used in a living, vibrant Jewish community

350 years after it was first used in a Jewish community. It is absolutely

unique. It has never happened before. The scroll was returned by

the Duke of Gloucester on behalf of the Royal Cornwall Museum. It is the

first scroll ever to be given back by a museum to a Jewish community.

The sound of Spanish pipes heralds a procession through true rogue for a

rededication service. There were about 100 members of the Jewish

community of Cornwall here. For many, this was their first chance to

see the scroll. The BBC was shown at the extent of damage picked up over

the course of three centuries. Here is a strip where another strip of

parchment was stuck over on the back of it. Butter scroll which lived ``

outlived its useful life in the days of Queen Victoria is now kosher,

fits for the Jewish community to use again. It was given to us on Mount

Sinai. It is our covenants. It is our covenants with our God. Scrolls

like this are stored in an arc. It will be used as often as befits a

holy objects. A British Council full about the Cornish village is being

made available online. This 1943 film captures an era when fishing

was still very much the heart of the community. Here, pilchard nets are

dried and hand on the village's harbour wall. Women in the film are

seen solely in a domestic role, a portrayal which certainly dates it.

Films like these were produced to show off the best of Britain's

audiences all over the world. During times of conflict, they were meant

to board trade this country in a positive light and counter negative

propaganda that Britain was a country stuck in the past. S by

sunset, boats are spread out in the bay. What is so special about this

film is that 70 years on, the village may not look much different,

but the lifestyles of those within it have changed considerably. If you

want to learn more about the British Council of films there is more on

the BBC News website. Now for the weather. High pressure is building a

while while we move toward the weekend. Today, a fair amount of

cloud over the country which brought us some heavy, torrential downpours.

This particularly happened in eastern parts of the region. This is

the rain radar picture from today, we can see showers drifting in from

northernmost areas across the south coast. Far south east of the region,

we did see some thunderstorms which will continue through the course of

this evening and the first part of tonight. Gradually, they will ease.

There could be they are the first part of tonight. Gradually, they

will ease. There could be they rumble of thunder, the heavy showers

easing to the night, but there is a yellow Met Office warning which is

valid until 10pm tonight. Thunder showers will continue and they will

gradually ease and we may even see some hilltop mist and fog in a few

places. There could be the odd sharp shower throughout the course of the

night and there will also be some dry conditions with temperatures

falling to a mild 11 or 12 Celsius. Winds are fairly light, coming in

from the North or Northeast. Throughout tomorrow, the showers

will continue, there could be the odd heavy one, even the possibility

of them and hail. But they will slowly ease from the East during the

afternoon and we will see some sunny spells in a few places, with

temperatures reaching a high of 15, possibly up to 17 or 18 Celsius. So

pleasantly warm in the afternoon sunshine with the light winds, but

if you do come catch a shower, they could be slow`moving with thunder.

The Isles of Scilly forecast for tomorrow, high water time is 6:27am.

A cloudy start, but with some sunny spells breaking through, more so

during the afternoon and evening. It will stay dry overnight with light

winds. Here Royal high tides for tomorrow.

Serve conditions are fairly messy and choppy, but clean along the West

Coast. So we are expecting showers tomorrow and fairly light winds in a

few places. The coastal water forecast says winds north north`west

's, with thunder showers for a time. They will gradually ease towards the

weekend. The seat state is fairly slight or moderates. High pressure

starts to build from the north of the country sinking the weather

front down toward the near continent and we will see showers throughout

tomorrow and into Saturday as well. But that's high pressure should keep

them at bay and the wins will start to fall lights. High pressure starts

to build through Saturday and into Sunday. We cannot rule out showers,

but more likely in western areas. Most places Wallace gave them and we

will see some sunshine and the wind changing direction as we head into

the next week. Looking to the weekend, they may be sunny spells in

between the showers and there will be variable amounts of cloud. Not

wall`to`wall sunshine, but certainly drier than the last few days.

Through the course of the next weekend and into next week, we can

expect some thundery showers among some sunny spells and highs of 17.

For the beginning of the weekend, looking pleasant on Saturday, during

the afternoon an outside chance of a shower here and there. On Sunday we

will see the breakdown happened. The low pressure will take charge and

there is the possibility of rain later on in the day after a dry

start and a bright starts to Sunday daytime. Further showers are

possible on Monday as well. If you are out and about, you can download

a web app. There is a five day forecast available on that. Finally,

it was a disaster they could have done without. This is the decision

to abandon last day of the Devon County show after heavy rain caused

chaos in the car parks. Now available on the website but there

is still no news about how traders and exhibitors will be compensated.

If you have a question it commit sense tomorrow morning to