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BBC Alba HD

9:00 PM to 9:45 PM

Sunday 21 December

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Documentary following Norma Macsween from Point in Lewis who, despite losing her legs and hands after a devastating illness, continues to live in her own home with support from care staff and family. Her mental attitude and resilience is a huge factor in how she has responded to a life-changing medical event. After a long career in social work, Iain Macaulay and his wife Ann knew post-retirement that they had to make plans for the future. That meant designing a new home that would be accessible and adaptable, but also ensuring they had the important conversations with family about their wishes and how they would want care needs handled. What they did not know was how crucial those plans would be when unexpected illness occurred