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July 9, 2018 at 4:33 pm #485
How long would you need to work in London for to build up the skills to make it worth hanging on for? That’s what I’d perhaps base my decision on.
Also you could look at commuting – coming from further out is more costly but can be strangely faster than when you live in London.
We are moving to Surrey so out of London. It will be a 30 or 40 min train ride to Waterloo which is faster than my current journey of train then tubes!!
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January 12, 2018 at 3:35 pm #433
I don’t know the answer but I do know that the current system is awful. Only this week our local doctors surgery has changed its system. If you want a same day appointment you have to go on a list and then travel 10 miles in the worst traffic imaginable to see someone. who may only be a nurse. Our local surgery has plenty of nurses who used to deal with a lot, and presumably they’ve been moved to the new community place. Our council are determined to build in excess of 10000 houses so the situation is going to get lot worse.
@luke They may ‘only be’ a nurse but probably a nurse practitioner/prescriber who has passed extra exams and can prescribe.The reason why a lot of these centres have been developed is instead of very cough, cold, flu, tonsillitis, cut finger, skin rash etc, being seen by a GP, they are assessed by someone who is qualified do so at a cost of about £25 and opposed to a GP consultation £50. They follow the same training assessment as GP would for minor illnesses, if they think its more serious or needs a GP consultation you will still see one.
In Manchester they are developing schemes where other health care professionals who see patients are developing the same skills to take the load off GPs so that they can spend more time with patients with more complicated needs.Most of us on this board care for horses, and most of us treat minor injuries ourselves, we think before we call a vet. Some people will even ask for advice from Joe Bloggs with no qualification or experience for advice for something that is quite a serious problem.
The NHS is seen as free, and we have paid in to it so we can use it. Instead of, I am not feeling well, can I treat this my self? should I ask for advice from a trained professional like a pharmacist? do I need to see a nurse? Can I wait to see a GP? Shall I ring for advice? Do I really need to go to A&E?I do agree there are too many pots of money, and each area likes to spend its own pot, its a case if you do not spend it the money will not be allocated to you next year, so they spend it.
I have spoken to HCP working in Manchester and they are hopeful that this may be one solution.
http://www.gmhsc.org.uk/news/new-era-for-integrated-care-in-greater-manchester/
They said one person had called an ambulance 44 times in six months for things that they saw as an emergency but were actually managed in their home. It meant they did not see a doctor but were given support from someone with relevant training.
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December 30, 2017 at 2:37 pm #402
We did with the machine that was a washer/ drier, but not often, maybe every couple of months, it lasted 10 years or so. When clogged it did not dry, and if very bad it did not spin efficiently either.
The last one we never did find a filter, it was with us for about 6 years, and in the end the door catch broke, and it would have cost too much to repair. No issues with spin.
Current one we have had a year, and have not found a filter. No issues with spin.
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December 30, 2017 at 2:29 pm #393
Get a quote off a building company that offers a guarantee that it will be resolved. I’ve had damp work done and it’s majorly disruptive. Makes a massive mess and you are advised not to redecorate for months.
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December 14, 2017 at 9:57 am #377
A few that spring to mind
Home office type costs even if it’s just for admin and invoicing so stationery, computer and software, telephones, printers etc.
Travel insurance. Assume it’s just UK as you said car so doesn’t need to think about visas, passports etc
Bank charges if there’s a business account.
Any accountancy or other professional fees.
Liability insurance and/or professional indemnity – depending on the type of work done.
Does he need membership of any professional bodies for his trade?
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December 7, 2017 at 10:22 am #360
I have two house rabbits, they are fabulous pets but need much more interaction and care than most realize! If you get them from a rescue then they should already be neutered, which they need to be.
To give you an idea of space, mine have the run of the upstairs when I am in and my whole bedroom all the time- under my bed is their warren!
They need vaccinating every year (2 vaccs) and constant supply of fresh hay. Regular vet checks are essential as they need teeth checks, it’s essential to find a rabbit savvy vet as not many vets get much training on them and they are classed as exotic species. if they live outside then fly strike is a real risk so may need preventative treatment, which doesn’t stop it completely, but slows down the hatching from egg to maggot. Best outdoor run type is aivary panels with a roof, and mesh for fly prevention.
They are temperature sensitive so if outdoors then they need plenty to keep them cool in summer and warm in winter. Garden sheds with big runs are a fab set up.
There is a forum called rabbit rehome (first to come up on google) and there are some really knowledgeable people on there.I keep mine like little horses who live indoors- their nuggets are dengie grass pellets! Lots of hay and readigrass and Verdo pellets in the litter tray! They are very easy to litter train and such amenable little beasties- mine sleep on my bed like dogs!
Edit to say that the run doesn’t need to be on grass but concrete can be harsh on their feet (as they are fur covered the skin is pretty soft) so can increase the risk of pododermatitis, some people put down rubber mats or similar but you need to make sure it’s the type of stuff they can’t chew and eat!
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November 30, 2017 at 10:59 am #330
I used to do a bit of outside catering so I know a little about the economics of selling food.
The most expensive part of any meal is protein, usually meat and its also the most temperature sensitive to store. Carbohydrate is cheap, to produce, easy to store, most cereal based products can be stored dry, and add a bit of salt or sugar and they are addictive. The reason why there are so many breakfast cereals and biscuits is because apart from taking up a huge amount of room on the shelves, they are relatively easy to sell. You do not need expensive fridges and freezers, and they have a long shelf life.Nearly every food outlet will sell you a large amount of bread, chips or potatoes in any form to convince you are getting good value, while they sell you the cheapest, smallest amount of meat/fish, to make the most amount of profit. The ‘go large’ meal has become normal, even a pub sandwich comes with chips.
My favourite unhealthy shop bought meals are the ‘meal deals’ where the dessert is usually about 350 calories, and if you eat the whole meal as sold you have nearly eaten your daily allowance in one meal, for a women that’s about 2000 calories. For some reason these meals seem more healthy than fish and chips wrapped in newspaper, but with your fish and chips you would probably get more/better quality protein and certainly less additives.
The politics of food mean until we all have obesity induced illness and it costs the NHS a fortune, nothing will be done. It makes me cross that the manufacturers can downsize products to increase their profits but not to help the public reduce their calorie intake.
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November 23, 2017 at 1:59 pm #312
You want to sell in spring, it’s December, so 4 months would be nice to have a tenant for. Do it by the book. Ask her for her one months notice, and say that he can apply to have a 3 months lease for when her notice runs outs, subject to standard checks. She gets her deposit back unless the place is damaged or she doesn’t want to pay the final months rent. He has to pay a new deposit.
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November 23, 2017 at 1:55 pm #306
am sorry you are having so much upset and worry.
I want to put another spin on it. You have had symptoms in your hands and legs, and obviously know that something is wrong somewhere. If the MRI had come back clear then that too would have been a worry as then you would be none the wiser as to what the symptoms were.
When you overhear something it is always more worrying, but if the Dr had simply said to you that they were glad that you had been recommended for the MRI as they had found an abnormality. He doesn’t think it is anything to worry about after discussing it with his colleagues, but they want to send it for a second opinion from the university, and they may want you to have a more detailed MRI to get better images.
I think that would still be worrying, but would put a different emphasis on it rather than overhearing.
I had a neck injury in my 20s which made my hands numb. The MRI did not show the real issue, although there were some abnormalities. I had further tests and what did show the issues were a series of X rays with my neck in various positions. Turns out that the ligaments were slackened by whiplash, and when my head was back the processes were touching, and had grown spurs which were touching. In essence I had kissing spines!
Good luck, and I would call the surgery back if you are worried, but tell them you overheard them and are worried. It was rather unprofessional to be talking about you when you could hear.
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November 23, 2017 at 1:38 pm #291
I am going to try to write down something I think but have trouble putting down on words .
One of the biggest problems with the NHS is the whole concept of the state looking after you from cradle to grave .
I think it’s given some of us a view it’s the states job to look after us what ever madness we get up to not us looking after ourselves
The person who should be looking after you is you your family and your friends .
If you take recreational drugs and get mentally ill as a result if your fault .
If you get too fat and get type two diabetes it’s your fault.
Those are just two examples but I could make a long long list .
People also need to learn how to basic first aid and understand how to look after them selves better my brother is a doctor and in A and E they see a stream of people with minor injuries that could be dealt with by taking a trip to boots .
It’s also like there’s an attitude that it’s the states duty to keep you well but the person who can do the most to keep you well is yourself and I think we need to be a bit more brutal about saying that .
ATM the debate is focused on the elderly because the number of people living to extreme old age is up and it’s the problem of the moment .
But lots of the stress on the NHS is caused by lifestyle diseases and many of us should facing up ( myself included ) to the fact we not doing our part well enough .
Now written down that comes out sounding harsh ,harsher than I feel but I just have this huge sense of unease that somewhere we are getting it all wrong . -
November 23, 2017 at 1:26 pm #282
Yes the NHS needs more money but if anyone thinks money will solve the problems they way off the mark .
What we need to do is quickly sort how we deal with the care if the extremely old in our population .
We are in a tight spot with this as it’s not an easy thing to do quickly. -
October 6, 2017 at 2:29 pm #270
Sadly I think the sensible option is to withdraw. Remember a HM isn’t easy at the best of times- I’m in the middle of marathon training and did a half on Sunday, it was hard work and I’ve run up to and over HM distance 3 times in the past month. Can you transfer entry to next year?
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October 6, 2017 at 2:23 pm #258
Do you still have the ones that started chirping? If not connected to the mains, but running on the battery power, do they still chirp?
Have you put the correct battery type into them? Some specify to use certain types (I don’t mean have you put a 9V in, I mean specific rechargable ones, as far as I remember ours gave two options).
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October 6, 2017 at 1:46 pm #200
You hold the drill at an angle to a grinding wheel, or if as good at it as my dad, you get your daugher to hold the angle grider (running) and hold the bit at an angle of about 45 degrees to the wheel and your drill bit is sharp
Your farrier may be able to help out with either sharpening the drill, or even getting the old bolts out, heating them may work. -
October 6, 2017 at 1:45 pm #198
Are the drill bits sharp enough? My late father was an engineer all his life and often complained that new drill bits were not correctly sharpened and then would grind them to sharpen them. I *think* that are drill sharpening services but I think you would need to google.
Edited to add, have you removed the old bolts? If not knock them through otherwise you will never be able to drill through them!
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October 6, 2017 at 1:41 pm #194
If the various previous governments hadn’t stolen the money which we all pay into the system and given it to the share holders of companies like G4S, the various companies who “provide” *hotel* services to hospitals, property developers, private landlords, academy trusts etc etc then the services may hae the resources to be able to help people like your neighbours, but given that they were able to work, although in low paid menial jobs, they are denied services in the name of promoting independence and choice!(that translates as if you can’t cope but aren’t bad enough for residential services you get sugar all)
Sadly this couple is just one of thousands in similar circumstances all over the country, many living hidden desperate lives, surviving by the grace of food banks and squalid housing conditions. -
October 6, 2017 at 1:10 pm #145
When the drink drive laws first came in, my parents took it as a personal affront!
Thankfully attitudes have changed. However I am amazed at how often I am pressed to have “just one” drink when I go out. I choose to drive instead of drinking. I don’t like late nights and I don’t like relying on taxis, so when I go out I will not drink at all, because I am driving.
I actually cannot understand the mentality of people who think that having a drink (or multiples) and getting behind the wheel is in any way acceptable.
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October 6, 2017 at 12:46 pm #112
I have just had a call from TA and credit where it’s due that was quick. She is going to investigate further and be in touch next week.
SS you cannot get through to TS by phone for love nor money so emailed and was told to ring citizens advice who forward on the details to TS.
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October 6, 2017 at 12:43 pm #107
I use orthotics, the type with the rigid plastic arch support. Yes, Vit D is very importab=nt too, you can buy a Vit D test that is a prick test from the NHS on Amazon if your GP is not helpful.
You can use a frozen plastic bottle with water to roll in your instep, and also stretching by massaging the insoles with a ball (tennis size or smaller).
I also have supportive socks for when it is bad. The insoles are for all day every day, not just when riding. I found Cranio helped, but a friend was also helped with accupuncture. I did not find physio helped.
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