Water Bill Discounts in the UK and My Son's Prestigious US Award

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Queenie
Jan 23, 2025 12:43 pm

Okay, firstly for those of us in the UK /Mud Island/ Blighty etc. Did you know that you may be able to get a discount on your water bills? Ostomies qualify us for a medical discount or cap or something. It was on Martin Lewis's webpage.

Secondly, for everyone in the entire world, not that I'm a bit proud, but my son, who is an academic, a professor of cognitive neuroscience, was awarded a very high "honour" by President Biden last week, it's apparently the highest honour academics can get in the USA (bar the Nobel). It is awarded to up to 100 academics a year for outstanding contributions to their field, (there are 1.7million academics in the US) and it's called the PECASE award. Trump has since deleted the website, but the awards are permanent. 

My son came back to the UK to look after me before, during and after I had my stoma op, and has had a rough time too, not least that discussion with the medical team about whether to pull the plug when I was in ITU for 2 months after the op. So I am very very proud of him, it's one of those awards where, if he was still in the US, he could go to the White House and get the certificate from the president. He's declined that option for several reasons.

We can sometimes forget the toll paid by our nearest and dearest, and I am so proud and glad that he has received this, hopefully it may lift your day too.

 

Justbreathe
Jan 23, 2025 2:05 pm

A reason to be very proud … jb


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Hugo
Jan 23, 2025 3:15 pm

You should be extremely proud!  Congratulations to your brilliant son!

Jayne
Jan 23, 2025 4:19 pm

Queenie,

 

No, I have not heard about water concessionary charges for ostomates in the UK!

Something to inquire about.

 

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How nice:

I would like to add my congratulations to you and your son - for clearly having been put up for the award is a worthwhile exercise for a wide appreciation - for it highlights the best and there cannot be too much of the best!

 

I often think, as mentioned elsewhere - those who have the support, the responsibility of being 'on the outside' - holding the 'Watching Brief' - have such a hard time.

 

 

And to win it - especially for a Neuroscience Prof - this will undoubtedly highlight valuable work... as well as the specifics...

Moral ethical judgments - especially when personal with the level of exact pertinent knowledge must be a very personal challenge!

 

Many, many congratulations - hugs to you both!

You are fortunate to have each other!

xx

Thank you for sharing the award on site... the Life Stories will be an inspiration for us all... I hope the website will be reinstated in due course.

 

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Best Wishes ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Jayne

 

infinitycastle52777
Jan 23, 2025 5:02 pm

Congrats to your son. You must be one proud mama.

 

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bowsprit
Jan 23, 2025 6:33 pm

Many congratulations.

SusanT
Jan 23, 2025 8:01 pm

Congratulations 🎊 to you and your brilliant son. It is quite the honor. 

Kas
Jan 24, 2025 12:01 am

Of course you’re incredibly proud, what an honor!  Congratulations to your son and to the momma who raised him!

TerryLT
Jan 24, 2025 1:59 am

What is so lovely, Queenie. What a proud mum you must be. Your son sounds like a real gem, so much credit to you!

Terry

Marjatta
Jan 25, 2025 5:57 pm

That is delightful news, Queenie! The world needs more brilliant minds like your son's. Congratulations!

xo

Queenie
Jan 28, 2025 1:42 am
Reply to Justbreathe

Thanks so much. He’s a great person and very kind!

Queenie
Jan 28, 2025 1:45 am
Reply to Marjatta

Thanks, Marjatta. His research topic is number learning deficits; it's called dyscalculia and is really disabling. It's more fascinating than it sounds!

Queenie
Jan 28, 2025 1:46 am
Reply to TerryLT

Thanks so much, I’m proud of him in so many ways, this is the icing on the cake! Thanks for your kind words.

Queenie
Jan 28, 2025 1:48 am
Reply to Kas

Thanks so much Kas. He’s frustratingly modest and this is a really big deal for him, I’m truly proud of him. Thanks again and have a great day 

Queenie
Jan 28, 2025 1:51 am
Reply to SusanT

Thanks Susan. I get the impression you’re very brainy too. It’s a wonderful gift, and yes, it really is an honour. It’s good to have intelligence recognised and appreciated these days. Thanks again. 

Queenie
Jan 28, 2025 1:52 am
Reply to bowsprit

Thanks so much. 

Queenie
Jan 28, 2025 1:53 am
Reply to infinitycastle52777

Thanks so much, you’re very kind. Have a wonderful day and week. 

Queenie
Jan 28, 2025 1:55 am
Reply to Jayne

Thanks Jayne. I’m sure there are many people with fascinating life stories amongst us, are you one of them? 

Queenie
Jan 28, 2025 1:57 am
Reply to Hugo

Many many thanks Hugo! Much appreciated 

Jayne
Jan 28, 2025 7:05 pm
Reply to Queenie

We all have unique lives.

 

And it is not for me to make any conclusion - yet - about my own... It ain't over till the fat lady sings!

 

Bless you.

 

Returning to the core topic...

Are you going to be present when your son receives his award?

For I guess it will be a lovely, uplifting day - especially meeting with others who have been able to participate in unique events which have made a difference!

 

I notice that you mention one can elect not to receive the award in person... Perhaps others might help if it is a question of traveling to do so... as I guess these things can be planned well in advance... just a thought.

 

Blessings

 

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ J ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Jayne
Jan 28, 2025 7:09 pm
Reply to Queenie

PS

 

Please would you make a new post concerning the water bills you referred to - as this may be a specialist topic which may be of interest to many readers whose water bills are a challenge for them... Thank you, Queenie.