Bente Hogh - 2022 Additions

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title: Bente Hogh 2022 Additions type: person created: 2026-04-05 updated: 2026-04-05 sources: [diary-2022-part1]

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2022 Diary References

Role as Personal Assistant

Bente continues serving as David Irving's primary helper and companion in London:

• Regular meetings: Duke of York Square, Chelsea - typically Sunday afternoons at 3pm
• Financial support: Regular cash payments (£60-£300) for living expenses
• Medical assistance: Booking GP and dental appointments, liaison with healthcare providers
• Practical help: Shopping assistance, especially M&S visits for clothing

Medical Advocacy & Support

• GP registration crisis: Irving mysteriously removed from practice registry, Bente investigating
• Appointment scheduling: Booking and rebooking medical appointments
• Private healthcare: Arranged Harley Street private GP appointment (later cancelled)
• Dental coordination: Managing dentist appointments for Irving's tooth replacement
• Health monitoring: Concerned about his balance problems, pushing for medical attention

Living Situation & Health

• Housing: Lives in same building/area, receives regular financial assistance for rent
• Health challenges: Frequently mentions not feeling well, stress-related issues
• Technology problems: Phone/email issues causing communication delays
• Financial dependence: Regular rent assistance, utility payments via Irving's US card

Communication Patterns

• Email delays: Frequent technical problems with email delivery
• Phone difficulties: Problems with Gmail, calls not connecting properly
• Direct meetings: Prefers in-person meetings at Duke of York Square
• Practical coordination: Arranging appointments, shopping, errands

Personal Care for Irving

• Clothing shopping: Buying underwear, sweaters from M&S
• Banking assistance: Checking account balances, ATM withdrawals
• Medical coordination: Following up on appointments, ensuring compliance
• Emotional support: Regular check-ins, concerned about his isolation

Quotes from 2022

On medical appointments:

• "Your GP surgery has not had the courtesy to reply to my email, so I think you need to go there in person" (2022-02-22)

On health advocacy:

• "You should write a list for the doctor tomorrow, so that you get the most out of the appointment" (2022-04-08)

On his behavior:

• "Hanging up on him was not a good idea. You could simply have told him that talking on the phone is difficult for you" (2022-02-24)

On appearance:

• "Please wear something CLEAN" (2022-03-27)

On medical priorities:

• "And in order for you to complete finishing your book you need to be HEALTHY, so surely that should be your main priority" (2022-02-24)

On his frustrations:

• "Why is it that everything always goes wrong for you, David?" (2022-03-22)

Financial Support Received 2022

• February: £60 initial, £100 additional from ATM
• March: £200 regular meeting payment
• March: £300 for rent assistance
• April: £300 Duke of York Square meeting
• Utility bills: Gas/electricity bills paid via Irving's US credit card

Medical Coordination Activities

• February: GP registration problem resolution attempts
• March: Harley Street private appointment booking (later cancelled)
• March: Dental appointment scheduling and rescheduling
• April: ENT hospital appointment coordination
• Ongoing: Pushing for balance/vertigo treatment compliance

Personal Observations

• Communication style: Direct, sometimes stern, protective of Irving's wellbeing
• Health focus: Consistently worried about his medical needs and self-care
• Practical orientation: Focused on concrete solutions to problems
• Stress management: Dealing with Irving's resistance to medical care
• Cultural differences: Different approaches to healthcare and social interaction

Relationship Dynamics

• Long-term stability: Established pattern of regular meetings and support
• Financial dependency: Clear ongoing need for rent/utility assistance
• Medical advocacy: Takes responsibility for ensuring Irving gets proper care
• Boundary management: Sometimes frustrated with Irving's stubborn behavior
• Protective instinct: Concerned about his isolation and health decline

Living Context

• Location: Central London, walking distance to Duke of York Square
• Housing situation: Requires regular financial assistance for basic living expenses
• Health challenges: Frequent mentions of not feeling well, stress-related issues
• Social isolation: Primary social contact appears to be Irving and medical appointments
• Technology struggles: Ongoing problems with phone, email, communication systems

Role Evolution

The relationship appears increasingly focused on:

• Medical advocacy and health monitoring
• Financial support for basic living needs
• Practical assistance with daily tasks
• Emotional support and companionship
• Coordination between Irving and healthcare system