Spitfire hero dies as NHS reinstates care funding

2010-04-05 18:39:00

In January, we reported on the case of John Mejor, 89, whose continuing care funding was withdrawn by NHS Devon, despite his severe health needs. Mr Mejor had diabetes and advanced dementia and had also suffered a series of strokes, after which he moved into a care home as he was too ill for his family to care for him. The NHS awarded continuing care funding but this was revoked 18 months later against the advice of his GP. The plight of Mr Mejor, a World War II Spitfire pilot and squadron leader, attracted nationwide attention. NHS Devon finally agreed in March to reinstate Mr Mejor’s care funding for another 12 months, but he died just a few days later.

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