"What a mean trick the Government has played upon older people"

13/08/2010

Recently I visited my doctor for an annual checkup. The news was good. My blood sugar level was well within the normal range and I was told that the reason for such a positive result was that I had been more careful with my diet and have taken regular exercise.

Ever since I was in captivity I have had difficulty walking but swimming is just right for me. Each morning when I am free I  am in our local pool at 6-30 am and swim until 7-20. It’s not always easy to get up but afterwards I feel really good. Free swimming has been a real blessing and at 6-30 our local pool is full of seniors who are taking care of their own health.

What a mean trick the government have played on us when they cut free swimming for young people and the elderly. The savings are negligible but the charge on the National Health could be much higher eventually. 

Terry Waite CBE