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raised of £8,000 target by 496 supporters

    Iʼve raised £8,010 to Pay for expert ARFID advise on the correct way to support this young lady currently under section, & pay for trauma based therapy

    Funded on Wednesday, 9th October 2024

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    Story

    Megan is a vulnerable 18 year old young lady however due to a learning disability, autism and ADHD she is mentally and emotionally younger.

    On Monday 15th July, police vans, a doctor, a social worker and nurses turned up at Megan and Shona's home, their safe space. They demanded to be let in or they would use force to break the door down. Shona had no choice but to let them in as they had a warrant.

    While her mum Shona was pinned down and cuffed, Megan was forcibly removed from her home by 4 police officers. Home is her safe place. She was sectioned and taken to an unknown Mental health facility. It was several hours before they found out where she was.

    Megan has ARFID and is severely underweight. Having ARFID means she eats very specific foods. She is not being given access to these "safe" foods.

    She is basically starving to death while being locked away from her family, from the very people she needs. They are not allowed to see her. The ward is refusing to speak to Megan's mum.

    We desperately need to raise money so that they can pay for a private expert on ARFID to visit the facility and liaise with the staff and educate them on ARFID and neurodivergence.
    Ideally, we want Megan removed and treated in a medical setting for her malnourishment. She is in desperate need of re-feeding, which needs to be closely monitored by

    Megan is suffering horrendous trauma. She is being mentally, emotionally and physically abused. She will no doubt require counselling/therapy to help her overcome the trauma.
    Shona is also suffering untold trauma and may also require therapy/counselling via a private route.

    ALL monies raised will be used for Megan's benefit in some capacity.

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    • Debs Wood3 months ago
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      Debs Wood

      3 months ago

      Just an update to let everyone know that the fundraiser is still open. Due to legal reasons we are unable to provide any updates regarding Megan and her situation. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far.

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    • Debs Wood3 months ago
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      3 months ago
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    • Debs Wood3 months ago
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      Debs Wood

      3 months ago

      Thank you for all of your kind and generous donations. Megan is still locked away in the MH facility without access to her safe foods. Megan's mum is still not allowed to visit. Earlier this week, Megan was forcibly restrained and had her phone removed, meaning direct contact between mum and daughter is impossible. Please donate if you can. We totally understand if you can't, please can you share instead as that is also really important. Photo is from a protest this week, where Shona and Megan saw each other through a window 💔

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    Page last updated on: 9/20/2024 17.58

    Supporters

    496

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Sep 20, 2024

      £10.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Sep 6, 2024

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      Anonymous

      Sep 3, 2024

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Aug 28, 2024

      £5.00

    • Nigel

      Nigel

      Aug 27, 2024

      £20.00

    • Annette Reynolds

      Annette Reynolds

      Aug 23, 2024

      Disgusting treatment of this poor family. I hope for peace for all involved.

      £5.00

    • Fr. Charles

      Fr. Charles

      Aug 21, 2024

      £10.00

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    My own daughter is a sufferer of ARFID so this is a cause very close to my heart,

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