primrose Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I have not been on this site for over a year now. Many members will remember my daughter Heather McGowan and her ballet journey at the Bolshoi in Russia. Some will also remember my youngest son Oliver who had mild additional needs as a result of meningitis. Sadly Oliver lost his life horrifically last year because doctors didn’t understand autism and how to make reasonable adjustments. I have launched a parliamentary petition and I hope admin don’t mind me asking members to sign. I have been a member of this group for 17 years and need your help. Please take just 30 seconds to sign Oliver’s petition please https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/221033 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon2 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I’m so sorry read about the tragic early death of your son, Oliver. I’ve signed the petition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletfanp Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 This is so sad. I have a family member with autism and there is too little understanding. Signed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I had already signed this petition, dear Primrose, but I had no idea that Oliver was your son. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballettaxi Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 This definitely needs to be highlighted and addressed to prevent any other families experiencing this dreadful situation. Signed today. My deepest and most sincere condolences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos73 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I am so sorry to hear about what happened to your son Primrose. Signed petition just now. x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akh Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just signed and hope it makes some difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) Thankyou I knew I could rely on the members in this group. Can I ask you all to check your email to verify your signature it often goes in the junk mail Please. This is what happened to my beautiful son https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/full-story-day-oliver-mcgowan-1474471.amp Edited July 2, 2018 by primrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I'm so very, very sorry for you loss Primrose. I have signed and shared the petition. Please accept my sincere condolences. Jxx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfin Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 This is so very sad Primrose. I too have signed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 My heart goes out to you and your family, Primrose. My deepest condolences. I've signed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Such sad news. Signed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Such an unnecessary tragedy. Signed with heartfelt good wishes for you & your family Primrose Bravely fight on! Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancefanatic Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I, too, am so sorry to read this and have happily signed the petition. I really hope it helps make both the Governmwnt and, more importantly, doctors and consultants be more responsible of their actions and caring of their individual patients. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I am so, so sorry to hear about this. My daughter danced informally at an event yesterday organised by Agonyautie and there were posters and postcards up saying Remembering Oliver. I wasn't able to be there as I had to take my son to an audition but I've got a feeling thery were collecting signatures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 Thankyou so much my ballet family. We are always there when we need each other. Can I ask if you have all received your emails to verify signatures. It often goes into your junk mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Sending you all so much love. I agree it feels like family here. I’m tearing up all over again thinking of you and your dear son. My eldest daughter has signed it too. She has ADHD and wants to do teenage mental health care. x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Perhaps we can all fwd the petition link to relevant people in our contacts and ask them to again fwd to theirs.... this is such a big issue that affects so many potentially. xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 10 minutes ago, Fiz said: Sending you all so much love. I agree it feels like family here. I’m tearing up all over again thinking of you and your dear son. My eldest daughter has signed it too. She has ADHD and wants to do teenage mental health care. x Thankyou Fiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 8 minutes ago, Peanut68 said: Perhaps we can all fwd the petition link to relevant people in our contacts and ask them to again fwd to theirs.... this is such a big issue that affects so many potentially. xx Thankyou that would be amazing. I have been doing this by myself and I’m becoming exhausted. There are so many investigations going on. Any help to get those signatures coming in would be appreciated x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 There were apparently 500 people in the park in Chester yesterday. Hopefully some signed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Signed and shared .Sending my heart felt condolences ... so many of our young people being short changed when they need help, I'm so sorry that Oliver was failed by a system that is not fit for purpose where mental health is concerned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 So sorry to hear about Oliver, signed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiewoo Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I'm so sorry. signed xxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Heartbreaking - signed and shared. Looked such a beautiful boy, what a very great loss to you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonrothbart Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just terrible Primrose, signed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardancer Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 My lovely I have signed, your son would be very proud of his mum xxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Sincere condolences and wishing you strength in highlighting the need for greater awareness of autism and the adjustments required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legseleven Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I have signed and am sending you my heartfelt condolences, Primrose. Oliver’s story is heartbreaking and I sincerely hope that changes are made xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumToTu Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 This is so heartbreaking- so deeply sorry for your loss - signed 💕 Xxxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi'smom Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Have signed. So sorry for your loss xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 So sorry, what a lovely looking lad. Signed x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoDance2003 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Oh Primrose, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. My heart goes out to you. I have a mildly autistic son and they are so vulnerable. I have already signed this petition, I’m so sorry to hear it is your son. I hope the petition has a positive outcome. Sending much love to you x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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