New Years Eve 2017 and Laurence presented at A&E with full urine retention. Following triage and an hour or so wait, I asked his symptoms be looked at urgently. They responded and Laurence had 1700mls of urine drained from his bladder by catheter. The regular (and to be expected) questions were asked regarding sexual activity, …
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Well done to the Winchester Walkers!
Some of our walkers who between them raised in excess of £1000. Thank you everyone 🙂
How to donate to Laurence’s Campaign
People are asking how they can support us. Financial donations can be made to https://localgiving.org/laurencescampaign If you’d like to volunteer time or services, please email laurencescampaign@gmail.com Thank you
BBC Radio Solent Interview
PRESS RELEASE: 21 May 2019 You don’t need to pop to Chelsea to visit a nature garden
Local to Winchester is Laurence’s Garden, a beautifully relaxed, informal garden at the foot of the South Down’s. Laurence’s Garden is so called as it is in memory of Laurence Withey, who passed away in November 2018 following a courageous battle with a rare cancer called Rhabdomysarcoma. Laurence lived at Longwood for his short life …
This time next week ….
We will be ‘Walking with Laurence’, from his beloved home and across the beautiful countryside at the foot of the South Downs near Winchester. Please join us if you can. Attached is Laurence’s favourite photo and one he took himself in the Summer of 2017 before he became poorly. It was taken from his favourite …
Laurence’s pre-diagnosis journey
New Years Eve 2017 and Laurence presented at A&E with full urine retention. Following triage and an hour or so wait, I asked his symptoms be looked at urgently. They responded and Laurence had 1700mls of urine drained from his bladder by catheter. The regular (and to be expected) questions were asked regarding sexual activity, …
Campaign Aims:
1. Create a confident voice for Young Adults aged 18-30 who are needing to access Primary or Acute Care, enabling them to use their right to challenge health provision if necessary;2. Improve signposting for Young Adults, including to support services such as Patient Liason (PALS), Health Watch, NHS Advocacy Services and Young People Health Alliance;3. …
Six months have gone by
Six months ago today I lost Laurence. My amazing son, best friend and soulmate. It’s been an absolute hellish journey this past 16 months, from the time Laurence became ill to his diagnosis,treatment,and then the deterioration in his condition until he passed away on the morning of 7th November last year. I am so grateful …
Press Release by Dr Gero Baiarda, GP, Royal Holloway University Medical Centre (Laurence’s Uni GP)
Experience of Care Week – Why listening to our patients’ concerns makes all the difference Dr Gero Baiarda In the current climate of ever decreasing funding, it is easy to forget that the NHS was established to treat people and not just their illnesses. As an NHS GP, I admit it’s easy to become distracted …
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