A letter sent by Simon Edgley, 53, Elmswell, Suffolk, to Woolpit Medical Centre raises concerns about ongoing medical treatment, chronic pain, and the handling of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) within healthcare services.
According to the document, Simon Edgley describes significant difficulties linked to unmanaged ADHD and persistent pain, stating that the condition has had a serious impact on daily functioning and wellbeing. The letter refers to repeated attempts to obtain appropriate medical support and highlights frustration at what is described as a lack of effective treatment or follow-up.
The document draws comparisons between the management of ADHD and other long-term medical conditions, suggesting that failure to provide adequate support for ADHD has serious consequences. The letter states that requests for assistance were made but did not result in meaningful intervention.
From a legal perspective, the issues raised engage duties under healthcare law and professional standards, particularly obligations to provide reasonable treatment, continuity of care, and non-discriminatory access to medical services. Where a patient has a recognised neurodevelopmental condition such as ADHD, healthcare providers are generally expected to consider reasonable adjustments and appropriate clinical pathways.
The letter also raises questions about patient safety and the management of chronic pain. In legal terms, failure to adequately assess or respond to reports of ongoing pain may engage duties relating to clinical negligence, safeguarding, and risk management, depending on the circumstances.
Overall, the document raises potential legal issues relating to equality, access to healthcare, and professional responsibility, particularly where a patient alleges prolonged unmet medical need and inadequate response from treating practitioners.
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The GP has refused to respond to this very serious complaint.
In order to provide full transparency regarding the Hate and Discrimination that Autistics are suffering due to Suffolk Council, Simon Edgley believes that a copy of the original document is critical, even if it causes embarrassment or humiliation.
Please be aware that this and any other document was written in the current state of Simon Edgley’s Mental Health – this means there will be anything from foul language, triggering statements, typo and grammatical errors; thus giving an insight into the differences of Mental Heath when it affects a person.