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ninathenana Mon 15-Sept-14 23:23:23

Following DH's surgery he has several sealed unused medical supplies. The district nurse said 'bin' them. This seems such a waste. I have e-mail Red Cross today to see if they can use them. Does anyone have any other suggestions ?

carolynmahony Mon 15-Sept-14 23:28:23

It's such a waste - millions of pounds worth of medical supplies just get binned for 'Health & Safety' reasons every year - even when packets and bottles still have their original seals on them. You might find that vets/farmers etc., might be interested in some supplies?

durhamjen Mon 15-Sept-14 23:33:30

After my husband died, nina, we had lots of supplies, continence pads, etc.
We phoned the local hospice and they said to bring everything round to them, and if they couldn't use it they would know who could, or would be able to dispose of them safely. It saved a lot of trawling round everywhere. The only thing we were left with was morphine. The district nurse wasn't allowed to carry any in her car, but we were allowed to carry it to the chemist, expecting to be mugged on the way.

ninathenana Tue 16-Sept-14 16:49:50

Thanks, will try the local hospice.