That's right and it's been happening for the last 25yrs of the Labours tenure at the Senedd Mr Gethin.
I've had the unfortunate experience to apply to the Dental Hospital for treatment, as 29mths since registering to be put on the waiting list for a NHS dentist and still no reply.
I'm in need of a set of dentures Mr Gethin. I've also invoked The Equality Act of 2010 and the right to a reasonable adjustment, for those with mental health issues, with regards to appointment times. When making the initial contact.
This appears to have caused push back, and all forms of excuses as to why this cannot be accommodated by them. So far the latest possible morning appointment time has not been given me. And while at my initial screening appointment on the 22/4/2024 at 15.00hrs. I stated that the earliest possible appointment I could make would be 11.00hrs. Subsequent events will have me pushing that to Noon. This was eventually accepted I signed some paper work and was on my way.
During the discussion I mentioned that I don't like slavery in any of it's forms. The third year student who was inducting me didn't know the charging system that NHS Dentist use. I found that pretty remarkable given they would use this system of charging once qualified. Or that out of natural curiosity and a questioning mind, they had not found this information out for themselves.
I have since found out that the health questions she asked and the mouth examination she undertook would be classed as a Tier 1 charge of £26.80 by an NHS Dentist. (Yet she is being made to pay £9,000 a year in fees, for providing this service to the public?).
So it came to pass that on the 30/4/2024 I received a second appointment for the 17/5/2024 at 09.30hrs. I hand noted WTF next to that time on the letter. And as I had business to attend to via a number 9 bus decided to go and ask for that 'reasonable adjustment request' to be upheld in person at the dental hospital.
Another issue they appear to have, is with those who suffer from Mental Health issues, having no contact phone number. Or nobody they could phone on our behalf. I guess it's because they don't know the impact having people randomly calling 'us' can have on our tenuous grip on some semblance of peace.
I gave up on personal phone usage over 25yrs ago Mr Gethin. And I fail to see how it is in anyway is a detriment to my being treated.
The other issue is why wasn't the 'reasonable adjustment' on my notes, so that the student I'd been allocated to was aware of the fact. Because this is what reception told me, that the information wasn't on my file notes, and the supervisor at my initial appointment who was brought out to verify me, didn't have any answers to that?
Why had we spent 10mins discussing it at that initial appointment, for it not to be added to my notes?
A new appointment letter duly arrived for Thursday the 23/5/2024 at 14.15hrs. Which I just about made, one of the feral cats I feed turned up just as I was about to go, and it's needs come before anything else, cat people will know what I mean. So I just about made it, without the buffer time I'd allocated myself.
The student I'd been allocated to was off sick that day, and ''if we'd had your phone number, we could have let you know''. But they transferred me to another student, and that is when I really got cheesed off.
I was asked the same stupid health questions again, that bare no relevance what so ever to the procedure I am to undergo. They claim it's because it's a teaching hospital, but they appear willing to learn nothing what-so-ever from customer feedback. As a mental health sufferer, having to answer non-relevant questions is irksome, having to repeatedly answer them is triply so. Why oh why don't they simply ask 'Has there been any change to your health status, since your last visit?'. It would save everyone's time, and me and others like me from needless irritation.
Then there was the self-same mouth examination that happened at the initial appointment, and that was it? Excuse me? Nothing that has been done today, is any different than what occurred at my 1st appointment!
During the process I'd asked the student if she knew that this induction was classed as a Tier 1 charge to the NHS = £26.80 or that the making of a impression on which to build the dentures would be classed as a Tier 2 charge of £73.50 or that the dentures themselves would be classed as a Tier 3 charge of £319.10.
Assuming that an NHS dentist will charge for each impression separately, and that the bottom set and top set will each be charged for separately. We are looking at this student saving the NHS £811.80 All the while paying £9,000 a year to do so. Her service therefore, is nothing but another form of 'Indentured Slavery'.
She also didn't know if, all the procedures she has carried out on behalf of members of the public were, on her file. If she was being paid a % of the charge an NHS dentist would make, I'm sure she would know down to the last Tier 1 intervention, don't you Mr Gethin?
I asked to see the head of the department, because Mr Gethin my time, being a pensioner whose lived a not to healthy lifestyle, is precious to me and I resent it being wasted.
That's when I met Mr. 'Don't Call Me Edward' Williams. Whose favorite phrase for the conversation was 'I'm being paid whatever I do' I've always had a dislike for the arrogance of Slavers, and their wealth off the backs of other human beings. Mr Williams did not disappoint in that regards.
He brought up student of Geography into the 'Slavery' discussion. I pointed out that, Geography students aren't carrying out medical procedures for the general public, on a daily basis.
I also asked him if he thought his students ought to be given 50% of an NHS charge for all Tier1,2 and 3 services they provide. He said that he 'Did not'. I wasn't sure at the time, if this was due to his poor teaching abilities, or his low opinion of his students capabilities? I know, if I was one of his student hearing that, I'd be a tad pissed off.
He also intimated that I had yet to be accepted onto the programme, and that my application had to go before a committee. Which I reacted to in an incredulous manner, repeating his words back to him 'Before a committee?'' I did not say this at the time but ''Excuse me? isn't a second appointment letter evidence that I had been accepted onto the programme?'' Subsequently, rummaging through my file to write this blog I came across the 22/4/2024 paper I signed titled 'Acceptance to commence a course of treatment' First line reads 'You have been accepted for a course of treatment etc etc'
I'm not sure if this was 'Don't call me Eddie's' attempt to rile me, so that I might say or do something inappropriate, that would give him an excuse to kick me off the programme.
That and his inability to process customer feedback that, 'Today has been groundhog day for me Mr Williams, a complete and utter waste of my valuable time'. I had been anticipating the impressions would have been taken that day, and progress made towards the completion of the dentures. ''Don't call me Eddie, I'm being paid regardless'', failed to take this onboard, and I found myself during the rest of the day, muttering. ''If they had a customer satisfaction form today Ed, you'd have got Nil Pois fella''.
On the web site for the department, they claim over 100,000 patients seen per year x Tier 1 payments that would be £2.6million As each one is likely in need of at least 1xTier 2 treatment that would equal £7.3million saved by the NHS. A total of £9.9Million, how many of that 100,000 need Tier 3 treatment Mr Gethin as a former Health Minister you should know how to find that out. Or will will I have to make a freedom of info request to discover that.
How much money does the average student save the NHS from Year three to five, when they start dealing with member of the public? 'Don't call me Eddy' is happy for them to be £45K indebt before they pay any living expenses for the 5 years this course takes.
I wonder is it possible to significantly reduce that time, to qualify Mr Gethin? And seeing as you have difficulty responding to emails from me Mr Gethin I shall be printing this off, and delivering it to the Senedd, with copies to each of the opposition parties. Because to stop this abuse (Slavery) of young people, will no doubt take cross party support.
While Mr Williams might not like the legal obligation he and the Dental Hospital are under, to provide a reasonable adjustment for those with Mental Health issues. I am here to ensure he does comply with that obligation. I am also here to end the 'indentured slavery' of his students. He might like to call it 'volunteering'. Yeah well most people don't pay £9,000 a year to volunteer do they Mr Gethin?
So what are you intending to do upon receipt of this blog post Mr Gethin? Is it business as usual ie The continued 'Indentured Slavery' of these students, or 50% of an NHS fee to the student, tax free to help with living costs. And what does the data say regarding, how much a student can expect to earn, based on previous years figures. ie Can they expect it to match their fees? Or fees covered, plus living expenses eaten into?
What amazes me most Mr Gethin, are the parents of these students never bringing this 'Slavery' to light.
Being a Christian country the Master words were 'A labourer is worthy of his hire'. These students currently labour for debt. Let's end that shall we?
It might help if, rather than waiting more than 26mths on the list for an NHS dentist. That after 12mths on the list, people are automatically offered a referral to the Dental Hospital for treatment. More customers, more wealth to the students to pay their living expenses, win/win eh Mr Gethin?
Update 30/5/2024
I figured I'd use the good old 80/20 rule for calculating the Tier 3 figure. 20,000 x £319.1 = £6.382Million So the estimated total saving to the NHS by these students is £16.282Million. The profit out of this Slavery is not unsubstantial is it Mr Gethin?
As it happens I've had another appointment letter arrive yesterday, this time for the 2nd floor with a consultant. So I popped over to the hospital to double check that at this one an impression would be taken, and yes this is what I am down for.
I guess I must have been to much of a disruptive influence for the students, asking questions. Rocking the boat Mr Gethin?
Long time no bloggy. I mean what the hell good has it done me up till now Mr Vine hmmmm? 'Not a frigging lot Crazydave' is the correct answer.
So here we are once again and, lots to catch up on that I would much rather not be doing. Here's a video I shot on the 12th August 2021. The Fowlers have discovered the destructive power of 'Weedkiller' ''Oh the joys . . . Oh the joys'' their friends could hear them cryMr Vine.
While all I could repeat on that 12th of August 2021 day was. ''The dirty rotten Scumbags''
Anyway the sound is crap on this camera of mine. But as ever Mr Vine 'What more would you do if it didn't need to be perfect' and all that jazz.
The delight they must have had swishing it up against the chain link fence Mr Vine. It's called 'Malicous intent' designed to cause me distress, annoyance etc etc. Killing off a number of things as they did so my side of the chain link. I wonder if they were hoping to kill the roots of the Honeysuckle they so despise while they were at it.
Not that I bothered reporting it to the cops, or to Cardiff County Councils Anti-Social behaviour department, let alone The Tenancy Management Team.
If you have the time Mr Vine, Mr Drakeford, Officer Reis. You might just want to have a listen to this Solicitor. She covers 'Malicious Intent' to bring you up to speed on the topic. And of it's relevance to 'Hate Crime'. Here is the link skip to 9 mins in, if you are pushed for time.
In my ecoverse such product would be banned. Because as you can see they are anti-life. The opposite end of the spectrum to me. Which is Life in Abundance Mr Vine.
So what has prompted me to dance my fingers across the keyboard Mr Vine. Well it's this.
While having to once again get in touch with the DVLA. To inform them once again that Mr Watkins is the resident if 15A not 15. And for them to resend the notification to the correct address . . . Once again. I ought to be charging fees for my trouble Mr Vine. I came across this email from Mr Barnett of CCC.
Tue 17/08/2021 16:35
Dear Mr. Gabriel,
Further
to your complaint, I’m writing to inform you that I have finally been
able to make contact with and discuss your complaint with your neighbour
following an outreach visit with a police officer. I discussed the
allegations with your neighbour in his flat.
During
our visit, I recounted the allegations to your neighbour but he denied
the allegations in entirety and told me that he does not have time to
cause or indulge in any behaviour that could be described as anti
social.
Your
neighbour further told me that he was hardly home and even when he was
he has no engagement(s) with anyone and that the allegations were
malicious and without foundation.
Having said that, I communicated with you by email on 8th
January 2021 and in that email I explained that a referral was made to
South Wales Police and in a response the Neighbourhood Beat Manager
advised as follows “…I understand that David is alleging threats
however he needs to report this via 101 or 999 if deemed necessary. I
don’t mind calling around for a chat as a neighbourhood officer and
potentially speaking with Steven should he wish. Please can you get
David to contact 101/999 in the event of an emergency of contact me
direct on 07584883612 should he wish to report this as this is third
hand information as it stands…”.
I further mentioned “…I
will encourage you to communicate with PC Natalie Reis your
Neighbourhood Policing Team’ Manager direct on 07584883612 regarding
your experiences”. Regrettably, you didn’t make contact as advised.
Please
note that I can no longer keep your complaint opened without action
especially your refusal in contacting the Neighbourhood Beat Manager and
with that in mind your complaint within the Anti Social Behaviour Team
has now been closed.
You
will appreciate that it may be difficult for officers to actually
witness when the Anti-Social Behaviour is most likely to occur.
Secondly, it is essential that an accurate diary is kept including
dates, start and finish times, brief description of the behaviour. Upon
receipt of the completed diary, it will be assessed and the content may
be incorporated into a sworn witness statement should formal action
become necessary.
So,
should you experience any behaviour that causes you harassment, alarm
or distress please report directly to South Wales Police on 101
(non-emergency) or 999 if you and/or someone in your household is
threatened. You can also report to Cardiff Council by calling 029 2087
2087.
Yours sincerely,
Michael Barnett
Anti Social Behaviour Officer
It seems Mr Barnett didn't bother reading my 24/5/2021 email which you were a co-recipient of Mr Vine. The email was posted in my previous blog. CCC Don't Care About Mental Health Week Mr Vine.
Nobody responded to that email Mr Vine. I guess they all wanted me to go to court and get an injunction served. In order to have the trade button de-activated. Why should I have to do such a thing. Especially when the door as it is configured is used as another tool of abuse?
There are only 2 ways to close it Mr Vine. Either silently with a key. Or slam it noisly. Ever since they changed it to it current state. (See my 2017 blogs). Mr Watkins has chosen to slam it. Knowing full well as he did so that I would generally be in bed. More ''Fuk you'' behaviour that Uncle Tom n all at Cardiff Council think is 'perfectly acceptable'.
I call it his 'putting his blame on me' Mr Vine.
But given Mr Barnett's email. Mr Watkins is likely to deny that as well. So I will state once again that my version of events that day are true and correct. That Mr Watkins denial are just more lies.
They make much of there being no 'incident numbers' logged with South Wales Police from me about these Scumbags Mr Vine. Well PC Reis didn't provide me with one regarding 'Threats of Violence'. Nor has she bothered getting in touch about the 18 emails left at Fairwater Police Station on March 1st 2021. I wonder if PC Reis will say she never received them. Or never visited me?
Seeing as Mr Barnett is implying I make shit up. I wonder if Kimberley of the DVLA will tell him ''Mr Watkins form was incorrectly filled out to 15 and not 15A.''
We have little messages at the end of forms the Council wish us to fill out Mr Vine. Where giving false information could lead to dire consequences. You know 'Loss of tenancies, criminal charges'
Wonder what you get for being so out of touch with something you are supposed to be investigating. That you write the kind of email Mr Barnett has sent to me Hmmm? . Makes me wonder if there was ever a meeting held by them with Mr Watkins. Given the rest of the errors it contains.
Is it more 'Same old, same old criminal negligence' Mr Vine
It's how I've come to view such replies over the years. Luckily for me at least the Ombudsman replied. If only to tell me to 'Do one will ya!'
Just to remind everybody. This was the email forwarded with the link to the blog in question. It was initially sent to the Social Lettings Unit on the same day 24/5/2021.
Hello Louis
The following link will take you to my latest blog post. Which acts as
my Section 3 reply to the 'Request for a Review'. The first part of the
blog deals with nothing being done about yet more threats of violence to
myself from Mr Watkins. (Reasons to move)
and then why the offer of 56 Lydstep Crscent is totally inappropriate to
my needs.
I trust this will suffice. And that 'Reasonable adjustments' will be
made to accept it as such. Even though it is not on the form provided.
Yours in anticipation
David Gabriel.
I've since had a reply to this as well Mr Vine where the Council employee justifies that. ''This is a reasonable offer''
All I can say to that is. ''I would like an independent investigation into all allocations of Bungalows made by the Council since 2002'' What criteria did they use Mr Vine? Oh and the cops and the Ombudsman are not independent bodies in my eyes. Colluders in abuse most certainly. After all the Ombudsman like Mr Barnett couldn't be bothered to read the blog.
Was it past employees get first dibs? Especially in light of the letters they have had from GP's of mine supporting my application on health grounds.
Here is the email sent 15th Sept 2021
Hello Mr Vine, Barnett everybody
This is my latest blog post it's not entirely finished. I've been
procrastinating on it. Well over 20 years of neglect can do that to
someone.
Here's the link maybe you will read this one Mr Barnett seeing as you couldn't be bothered reading the previous one.
I'd include Natalie Reis address in the email cc. But for some odd
reason SWP block my email. I wonder why? Maybe I shouldn't have given
her mine on the day of her visit. I guess I will just have to send a DM
via twitter. Maybe the commissioner will look into
it eh Michael? Not that anything will be done will it Mr Drakeford. No
cautions, no arrests for hate crime. Just suck it up Mr Gabriel. And
sweet fa done about the door entry system?
This is a blog post from November 2006 Maybe Natalie Reis and Alun Michael will maybe this time investigate the allegations it makes. That was not done at the time it was made http://trythiscrazydave.blogspot.com/ From the http://bbccrazydave.blogspot.co.uk list of blogs prior to this one being created.
''IN MY LIFE. WHY DO I WASTE VALUEABLE TIME. ON PEOPLE WHO DON'T CARE IF I . . . LIVE OR DIE''. (MORRISSEY)
4mths later and nobody from anywhere chasing anything up onn my behalf Mr Vine. Is the rope long enough yet?
Other than a bot generated email from the Commissioners Office and of course this from the Ombudsman.
Dear Mr Gabriel
Thank you for contacting the Ombudsman’s office, the Ombudsman, however, does not act on copy emails.
Please could you and all others in this email thread refrain from copying in the Ombudsman's email address - ask@ombudsman.wales or ask@ombudsman-wales.org.uk as the Ombudsman does not act on 'copy' or 'reply all' emails.
And they sent it out to all cc'd. The old ''Do as we say not as we do'' I almost hit reply ''Mr Gabriel does not act on copy emails'' They are totally unable to make a 'Reasonable Adjustment' under The Equality Act 2010 and read the blog and draw up an action plan to stop all this, neglect and abuse. But ''No'' My guess is they secretly read it and have a good laugh to themselves.
20 yrs in wouldn't you come to that conclusion Mr Vine?
I DM'd South Wales Police via twitter on the 15 Sept 2021 the following.
Hi there I would appreciate Natalie Reis of the Neighbourhood Policing team at Fairwater. Having a read of this blog post. It contains another incident of Hate Crime by my neighbours an act of Malicious Intent. This is the link https://cardiffcountycouncil.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-scumbags-have-been-at-it-again-mr.html I'd email her but for some reason my email is blocked from your system? Curious eh!
Ihad the following reply same day 2hrs'ish later.
Good Afternoon.
If you wish to report a crime, please could you use our online reporting tool at http://www.south-wales.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or if you prefer, I can take the information from you via DM Becky swp57595
I replied as follows.
The link I supplied constitutes a written statement Officer. Saves me writing it all out as a DM. Thanks for getting back to me tho!
No further reply was received neither have I heard from PC Reis since. The Commissioner would have me put in a complaint first off to SWPolice. Rather than step in and by-pass that need.
Given the outstanding claims made in the blog above. From Negligence, discrimination by Cardiff County Council employees, hate crime, to intellectual property theft. Let alone the neglect via the Ombudsman based on it's inflexibility in dealing with complaints.
I am going to attempt to see if the new CEO of Cardiff County Council Mr Paul Orders. Can explain why 3 departments within the Council refuse to reply to my emails? You know The Tenancy Management Team, The Anti-Social Behaviour Team and Housing Complaints Team.
Is it due to direction from the Council, or just cos they cant be arsed?
In the mean time, I've had 2 no shows for maintenance work. The operative said they would get back to me. Nobody did and frankly I've gotten fed up of being jerked around by it.
This is a DM via twitter sent 15th Feb 2021 to CCC.
Hi there I need to speak to someone regarding this overflow from the flat above mine. While the person above is a leaseholder. This has impacted on my life by water coming into my bathroom. I would like to have the pipe fixed so that it guides the water to the ground. Can you ask the dept responsible for this to email me at (e-address) So that I am never bothered by it again. Thanks
An image was supplied of the frozen water. It has forced the sewage pipe seals to be significantly damaged. That was requested in a further DM. But the operative didn't bring a set of ladders to replace said seals.
I've also had a blip with my gas boiler. The water was hot but the radiators were not. Turned out it was a stuck diverter valve. What was really annoying was 8 days after first pointing out the issue. They send someone around without giving me a single days notice. I've tweeted about being given notice previously. It's obvious lessons are never learned. Cos I'm still having to ask for afternoon appointments still??? Because they still automatically giving out morning ones.
I had to ask the operative (a sub-contractor) to wait 5 mins while I sorted out my bedroom. Because stuff needed moving that I stash underneath the boiler. Then other things needed moving, and I was in an unwashed state in dirty clothes. A days notice would have hurt no one. And I would have been washed and dressed in clean clothes, with stuff moved and the room aired.
I think they deliberately try to embarrass tenants. Because they have been made aware of these issues. Too many times and never learn.
Maybe you could have an opt-in system in predominantly English speaking Counties in wales for those wanting info in Welsh. While in predominantly Welsh speaking Counties you have to opt-in for English versions. Saving everyone shed loads of money.
Is 'Wasting public money' a act of malfeasance Ombudsman? Or a criminal offence Mr Commissioner? ''Oh but we are simply complying to legislation Mr Gabriel'' What! 10 sheets of a survey that you don't want returned? I think not.
No point in sending this to the 3 departments mentioned eh Mr Vine? No point in sending it to the Ombudsman either. At least not via copy correspondence. Even though they expect action when they do the self same. Did anyone at the police commissioners office bother to read. Both this blog and the intellectual property theft one?
This was included with the survey. It's this years rent increase up by 3.1% from April 2022. My initial thought was. If politicians were really concerned about inflation, and household bill. Wouldn't they be demanding a 'Rent Freeze' by councils, housing associations, and private landlords?
The new estimated rent will be £99.76. In the 22yrs I've lived here it's gone from £42pw to this new figure. What am I receiving as a tenant for that increase? Negligence Mr Vine. Discrimination Mr Vine. £58 quid a week more for neglect.
The only reason it's risen that much isn't what they claim, that's for sure.
As for their comparison with private rental levels. The difference is due to incompetence from Central Government for decades. Even the Welsh Assembly tell me they are happy to see a thriving private rental sector. They might but the tenants wont. 6mths contracts no security of tenure. Nothing more than lab rats is how they are treated.
And nobody objects that subsidizing private landlords cost the treasury £12Billion a year in housing benefit payments. How many mortgages would that pay for Mr Vine? While hindsight is a wonderful thing. It would have made a difference if only one buy2let property could be owned by a landlord, and that Councils had first option to buy properties that came on the market. By now the Councils would own the majority of properties in the Country. And the tenants would have that security of tenure. That rents would be oh so much cheaper. And the HB budget so much less.
But because they left it to market forces, you have the insanity of the cost of housing compared to 40years ago. Maggies legacy doesn't work for the majority. Or for Society at large.
Anyway enough for now. DM me on twitter if you want to arrange to see me.
end of update.
UPDATE 23/5/2022
Last Thursday I sent the following DM via Twitter to @cardiffcouncil at 2.52pm.
Could you send the following link to your tenancy management team, and your anti-social department one as well. As they no longer reply to my emails. https://cardiffcountycouncil.blogspot.com perhaps you can send the link to Paul Orders secretary as well for his attention. He might ask the questions of them, that I would like answered. Because it seems like a whole lot of discrimination by them to me. Todays other complaint is that Mr Watkins is once again using my address for his post. This time not to the DVLA but Simply Cook packages. Yesterday was the third in 3 mths. I did not fotograph the first but I did the second and the third. He lied when he claimed he was going to get the vehicles registration to my address changed. He lied when he said he did not threaten me with physical violence when he discovered my complaint to the DVLA about that. I've given him sufficient opportunity to change the address with Simply Cook. What I would like is the Council sending him a letter with the threat of an injunction being sought against him if he persists in using my address for his post. Just the same as I would like one regarding his slamming of the front door at 0700hrs or doing it again at 0900hrs as well. Because it is guaranteed to wake me. That also is hate crime but nobody at CCC seem to care. In fact it appears like the cops they aid and abet him or else it would have ended over 2 decades ago. I would also like answers as to why Bro Taff Health Authority send letter to my address for him. Has he also signed on to a GP using my address. I have emailed them enough about this matter, but their system doesn't appear to have been updated. I should not have to be dealing with this once again. Yours with thanks David.
Today due to no reply I messaged them via this tweet.
Well come on Mr Drakeford when the Ombudsman write telling people not to respond to issues raised in a blog post, by sending out a cc email, that has to be guilty as charged. Wouldn't you say so Mr Michael with your Crime Commissioner hat on?
I've more to say on the rehousing issue. But that can wait we shall see if the don't reply to Mr Gabriel extends to the Twitter Team at Cardiff County Council, alongside the three other departments.
Oh I wonder if those Simply Cook people sell their members list, to other companies and then I have the unsolicited letters arriving at my address but using the wrong name?
