Despite paying medical insurance throughout her life, no medical insurance can be claimed as Amy’s condition was lifelong and therefore excluded from her policy. Furthermore, the Hungarian restaurant responsible for this tragedy disastrously failed to hold Public Liability Insurance. Due to this, a portion of donations received, therefore, contribute to Amy’s lifelong rehabilitation needs; a high monthly cost necessary for Amy’s comfort and progress. Amy’s rehabilitation and support was the founding reason for the formation of The Amy May Trust and remains integral to this day.
Rehabilitation
To any patient with a brain injury, rehabilitation in the form of physiotherapy and speech and language therapy is a necessity. These weekly activities help improve the simply ability to function, treat mental and physical problems and provide social and emotional support.
Therapies also prevent complications such as blood clots, pain, pressure, ulcers, pneumonia, issues with blood pressure and muscle spasm. All of which causes great anxiety, pain and discomfort to Amy when treatment can’t be given.
Care & support
Funds also provide equipment and specialist therapy apparatus which can be used in the home environment.
Travel
One of the first and most valuable purchases The Trust was able to purchase once Amy had left the hospital system was a car. Your incredible, generous donations allowed us to purchase the ‘Amymobile’ which we had generously decorated with The Trust livery. This has allowed Amy to travel to her therapies, without which she would not have progressed to where she is today.
Fuel and travel costs are always met personally.