I went in to see Isobel just after 5pm. She was asleep when I arrived. She had eaten breakfast and drunk well even though asleep for most of the day. She had only eaten a quarter of her lunch. I massaged and manipulated her right arm, this was in the same condition as yesterday; Isobel did not wake up while I was doing this.

When tea arrived, I woke Isobel easily and quickly. She ate the first course fairly quickly and without any difficulty although she was showing signs of tiredness by the end. Then she started on a beaker of tea and bowl of yogurt. There were difficulties from the start. It was clear Isobel was very tired and she fell asleep several times between mouthfuls. She was also having problems keeping her head in a suitable position despite support from pillows. She did finish the tea, and also eventually the yogurt, but the whole meal took an hour for her to eat. After she had finished eating she fell very soundly asleep.

During this visit I spoke to Isobel a lot but did not get a single word in reply. This is very depressing. The nurses confirmed Isobel does not speak to them. I came home ay twenty five past seven.