Recently a long-term guest in my house became ill. Unable to speak or understand English from birth, there was no history but we observed a visible abdominal swelling and we noticed that she was vomiting at night.
She had been with us for about 3 years after being taken in by my daughter. Apart from the communication aspect she was little trouble. She washed and toileted independently though could be a fastidious eater. On account of her avoidant attachment pattern and wilfulness we called her Miss Estella Havisham.
She did not qualify for NHS care and so we …