GEORGE - BULLETIN

As promised, here is an update on George’s progress.

The director of psychiatry (Dr Foggatty) says it is too early to make predictions, but George seems to settling in and accepting the treatment programme and general regime.

A typical day for George:

6.30 am Wakened and given medication
7.30 am Breakfast
9.00 am Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (one and a half hours)
Followed by rest period – then light exercise.
12.00pm Medication
12.30pm Lunch
2.00pm Occupational Therapy: His instructor, Janet, says George shows a
remarkable talent for creative sculpture. At the moment he is
working on a table-lamp in the shape of a female torso (and head),
made out of chicken-wire and ‘art roc’. He will not, of course, be
allowed to do the wiring, but Janet says that in all other respects he
should be encouraged to develop his creativity.
4.00pm Medication
4.30pm Tea

The evenings are his own. He spends a lot of time reading (there is an excellent
Library) and writing – he is encouraged to keep a journal detailing
his feelings, moods etc.. He can, of course, write letters, but so far
has shown no inclination to do so. George is not allowed to watch
television or have access to the Internet.
9.30pm Medication followed by light supper and bed. Lights out 10.30pm.

George may receive visits but so far has made no requests. Anyone wishing to see him must apply in writing to the director.

So, as you can see, the old sod is being well cared for – at the tax payers expense. So perhaps all you do gooders, banging on about ‘human rights’, will now shut it!