[Margaret Pilkington]

Well, Retlaw, because you do not appreciate someone knocking to find out if you are alright, it doesn't mean that others wouldn't appreciate a bit of help.
We all know the folk in our own area, and if we see them out and about we know that they are alright........but do we really want to read about someone being dead in their home for weeks and no-on appearing to know(or care for that matter).

And it might not be your fault if you have nothing to eat......if someone does knock on your door to find out if you Ok, be thankful that you were thought about......you can politely say 'thank you for your concern, I am fine'......it costs nothing.

I am not a 'do-gooder' just a neighbourly person who cares about those in my own community.