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We've found that the vast majority of Ashtead residents are overwhelmingly supportive of SSAFA, Headley Court, the Armed Forces and our campaign. The 90 or so objectors, and their attitudes, do not represent most Ashtead residents from everything we've seen. Please, in thanks to all those people, bear that in mind when posting!

Thank you to everyone who's helped achieve this wonderful result. We've known from the outset that the concerns raised were misplaced. SSAFA and the families concerned will now have the chance to prove that. We know they'll be more than equal to the task.

Oh, and thanks for all the fish

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Name: Guy Binks From: Rotherham E-mail: nospam@nospam.com	I'd just like to say that your cause is a noble one, and arguably one that should be swept aside by the might of the British Government and the MOD to quash all resistance to this petty wrangling by so called English residents. Shame on you whoever you are. The reason that most of us sleep easy in our beds is through the sacrifice of all our armed forces for the greater good of all. I hold the residents who object to this facility in contempt, with their pathetic excuses. Spare a thought for someone who has lost an arm, or a leg, or an eye - contemplate a while what their future holds, how they will integrate back into society that is at times intolerant of people who are physically different for whatever reason. Then retreat back into your leafy middle england home and rejoice that its not you in rehab, and that you needn't concern yourself with it. Hang on this thought though, if any of the residents were flooded, did the Armed Forces stop and consider who needed help, no, they helped those who could not help themselves. Double standards springs to mind. Admin reply: Penny, First of all, thank you for your expression of support for the work at Headley. Regarding the possibility of placing families at HC itself, apart from the planning, design, and building delays that would introduce it's less than ideal for clinical reasons. The care at Headley Court is aimed at people who've suffered war worse injuries than most civilians can conceive - these are NOT people who've lost the use of an arm or a leg in a car crash. Indeed, many of their injuries would have meant certain death until very recently. A substantial part of their rehabilitation is overcoming psychological trauma than none of us can really imagine and the approach being taken by SSAFA is the best approach currently known. That's borne out by experience in America where this sort of facility has been running for some time. Even beyond that, there's the question of the families themselves and their needs. Please read the testimonials, linked from the "needs" page, if you have any doubts about where their best care lies - especially for younger visitors. SM Added: July 26, 2007
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Name: Penny Weaver From: Ashtead, Surrey E-mail: nospam@nospam.com	The people of Ashtead are being abused for objecting to a spcific project to allow multi-occupation in a purely residential road. Would that mean that 4 of my children who cannot afford to live here could buy a house in Grays Lane and convert it to four dwellings? The principle would be the same. I fully accept the urgency and seriousness of the problem and will be offering Headley Court a double room in my home for the parents of one the wounded servicemen. My other objection is that, as an ex nurse I feel the accommodation would be far better on site to allow flexible visiting. Don't bother writing to abuse me. Added: July 26, 2007
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Name: Martin From: Kent E-mail: nospam@nospam.com	Having worked for the MOD and done some support for the US in Eastcote and West Ruislip , I still cannot believe the difference in attitude towards the care and rehab of personnell. Why are the MOD so embarressed by our injured servicemen? And, too, they wonder why we are low on numbers! Added: July 26, 2007
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Name: Ros / Dozy From: London	Great to see some local support here - thank you for sticking your heads above the parapet to be counted! Added: July 26, 2007
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Name: Robin Seaton From: Derby E-mail: nospam@nospam.com	As an ex soldier, I was horrified to read about this in the Daily Mail. If by signing the downing street petition, I can in some small way make common sense prevail then I urge everyone else to do the same. Added: July 26, 2007
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Name: Austin From: Bicester E-mail: nospam@nospam.com	Should the objectors suffer the same fate of thousands and be flooded, Will these same people request the help of The Armed forces? Will they expect to be rescued by RAF Search and Rescue or take the offer of ready filled sandbags courtesy of the Army and RN? We'll oblige, because that's what we do. We show compassion. Objectors - you should be ASHAMED! Added: July 26, 2007
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Name: Chris Ashcroft From: London E-mail: nospam@nospam.com	This was brought to my attention by the Sec of the Royal Navy Mine Clearance Diver Officers Association. As an ex RN Commander I wholly support your project and am appalled at the NIMBY-ism of the locals; accordingly I have signed the Downing Street Petition. It is about time people started to fully appreciate the work of the Armed Forces both in peactime and in war - we accept the potential for injury or even death as part of our choice in joining up, is it too much to ask for some basic support from our countrymen. To those who seek to prevent this very worthwhile project, have some heart I say, and withdraw your petty objections now. Added: July 26, 2007
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Name: RABC From: Lincolnshire	I have followed and supported this since the start. Well done all. Added: July 26, 2007
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Name: Roy Sheriff From: Hook E-mail: nospam@nospam.com	It makes me feels sick to see the attitudes that the so called British Public have to "OUR BRAVE BOY'S AND GIRL'S". During the IRA campagain the public appeared to believe our forces where special because they where protecting them from bombings on the mainland. However since Uncle Patrick appears to have hung up his gloves, the public have for some unknown reason turned on those who are now protecting them more than ever before. Added: July 26, 2007
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Name: Rob Parry From: Cornwall E-mail: nospam@nospam.com	The residents of Grays Lane seem concerned that the use of this house (not a hostel) will be a drain on the local NHS and the council, plus there may be an increase in traffic. It would be interesting to discover how many of them have been accommodated in their local hospital whilst a near relative recovers from surgery or injury. It's quite a common occurrence, but definitely not a drain on NHS resources; quite the opposite, it encourages recovery for both the injured and the family. If it was previously a nursery then traffic would be fairly constant every day with children being delivered and collected by caring parents. Perhaps those caring parents should ask the residents why their attitudes have changed. Mr Big Yap, the oil company exec, could spare some time to review his future, because it isn't in customer relations. Added: July 26, 2007

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