primrose 1,526 Posted July 2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jane 1,286 Posted July 2 I’m so sorry read about the tragic early death of your son, Oliver. I’ve signed the petition. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balletfanp 1,191 Posted July 2 This is so sad. I have a family member with autism and there is too little understanding. Signed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiz 3,568 Posted July 2 I had already signed this petition, dear Primrose, but I had no idea that Oliver was your son. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ballettaxi 349 Posted July 2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amos73 945 Posted July 2 I am so sorry to hear about what happened to your son Primrose. Signed petition just now. x 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akh 85 Posted July 2 Just signed and hope it makes some difference. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
primrose 1,526 Posted July 2 (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 by primrose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan McNulty 14,448 Posted July 2 I'm so very, very sorry for you loss Primrose. I have signed and shared the petition. Please accept my sincere condolences. Jxx 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfin 76 Posted July 2 This is so very sad Primrose. I too have signed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alison 8,181 Posted July 2 My heart goes out to you and your family, Primrose. My deepest condolences. I've signed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pointetoes 366 Posted July 2 Such sad news. Signed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peanut68 636 Posted July 2 Such an unnecessary tragedy. Signed with heartfelt good wishes for you & your family Primrose Bravely fight on! Xx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dancefanatic 226 Posted July 2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Picturesinthefirelight 3,380 Posted July 2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
primrose 1,526 Posted July 2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiz 3,568 Posted July 2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peanut68 636 Posted July 2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
primrose 1,526 Posted July 2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
primrose 1,526 Posted July 2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Picturesinthefirelight 3,380 Posted July 2 There were apparently 500 people in the park in Chester yesterday. Hopefully some signed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kat09 1,124 Posted July 2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taxi4ballet 7,486 Posted July 2 So sorry to hear about Oliver, signed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pixiewoo 273 Posted July 2 I'm so sorry. signed xxx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harwel 2,649 Posted July 2 Heartbreaking - signed and shared. Looked such a beautiful boy, what a very great loss to you and your family. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vonrothbart 484 Posted July 2 Just terrible Primrose, signed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stardancer 147 Posted July 2 My lovely I have signed, your son would be very proud of his mum xxx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnS 1,110 Posted July 2 Sincere condolences and wishing you strength in highlighting the need for greater awareness of autism and the adjustments required. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legseleven 1,517 Posted July 2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowflake 234 Posted July 2 This is so heartbreaking- so deeply sorry for your loss - signed 💕 Xxxx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
