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Nicola Garscadden

Lanarkshire MS patient left languishing in hospital after care package cancelled

An MS patient has been left languishing in hospital after her care package of 15 years was cancelled within 48 hours of being admitted to A&E.

Lesley Jenkins, from East Kilbride has advanced MS after being diagnosed with the condition 25 years ago.

The 53-year-old now requires extensive care, twice-a-day, with two carers from CERA Care helping her right up until she was admitted to Hairmyres Hospital two weeks ago after a choking incident.

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