Paid for my 1st dental appointment today, £26 for a 5 minute check up. Then they tell me I need to see a hygienist to clean the plaque from my gums which will cost another £45 in addition to the £60 penalty charge I paid last night. I've kept the receipts in the event I need to reimburse the costs as I've requested a form to help with lower income healthcare support.
They grouped together the check up with the hygienist appointment into 'Band 1'. This Band basically keeps the costs in 1 band but still need to pay the cost of 26 and 44. They told me if it was separate then the cost would be even higher at £60+. Band 2 is for fillings, root canals and other procedures whilst Band 3 is the most expensive for crowns, bridges etc. I hate the dentist full stop, it's a very anxiety provoking environment tbh but needs must.
ye I started out supporting autism, I volunteered for 12 saturday's supporting a non verbal child. Then I proved myself in other provisions, supporting various complex needs. Some people have even suggested I may have asperger's as I'm highly introverted and struggle with tasks involving co-ordination, I can't even tie my shoecace for instance. I even worked in a care home briefly and it was an eye opener, it put me off ever working in care ever again. Honestly 1 of the most distressing environments I've worked in, people with dementia, people throwing up and crying that they want to die. Only did 4 days but I realised that I never want to work as a support worker. I don't like the personal care aspect and ye its predominantly women staff, even in the schools I work. I've never fitted in amongst staff which discourages me.
I was at a support service today for an appointment which was like a shelter for homeless and druggies. I wouldn't mind a job referring people to access appropriate services. I was asking the staff and they said they got trained in mental health. As a sufferer myself, it seems like a natural transition. I'm good at writing as well and articulate myself well so something that utilises all these skillsets really. I don't think I'd be a teacher as it's very stressful even as a TA. I'm not a creative person either tbh so I'm no good with planning lessons. How about yourself, do you have any specific passions or interests?
