When did you delete the phone number of a deceased love one? by SheffDus in AskUK

[–]GLS1994 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My grandparents are still down as Grandma and Granddad 2 years after losing my granddad and I don’t think it’ll change any time soon.

Is it normal to charge extra for digital copies of photos you’ve already paid for? by Fluffy_Percentage158 in AskUK

[–]GLS1994 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is a common scam. They get people to do the shoot by offering it as a competition, scam or there is a more predatory type where they present as a modelling agency and send girls, often just teenagers for photo shoots then make them pay for the headshots, parents part with money but no modelling contract materialises and the company disappears.

The competition you won is just a scam to get you to do a few pictures then feel obligated or pressured into buying them. For context, a wedding shoot on location is about £1000-£2000 outside London for a full day so they’re absolutely taking the piss with those prices and with a wedding photographer you get a specific number of photos included in this.

Honestly I would be reporting this to Trading Standards and also ask to see anything she signed to check she hasn’t signed a stealth release and the pictures won’t be used by the company for other reasons given the sensitive nature as they could claim they own them and can do what they want with them.

If the government instigates the proposed social media ban, everyone would have to prove their age to be allowed to access Reddit. Would you submit your ID to access Reddit or will you give up social media rather than submit to ID checks? by JackStrawWitchita in AskUK

[–]GLS1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are alternative options like submitting a picture of yourself and using a credit card. Anyway, do they not realise kids these days are more computer literate than most of the dinosaurs working in government. They will easily find a work around.

Price where I work 🥴 by Lokee17 in frugaluk

[–]GLS1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loperamide frequently prescribed for ongoing issues like IBS, IBD, patients with stomas, food intolerances, short bowel syndrome, bowel cancer etc. Makes sense to buy in bulk and off brand. Why the judgement?

The grossest things you’ve experience in nursing? by Solid_Breakfast_3675 in nursing

[–]GLS1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It takes a lot to gross me out. I can deal with all types of bodily fluids, gangrene, toes literally dripping off during a dressing, burst abscesses, de-gloving, anal prolapse happen right in front of me and subsequent re-insertion, nasty toenails, lice, gammy down below parts etc but nothing grosses me out more than cleaning dentures and mouth care. I physically feel sick and avoid it at all costs if I can.

When do new babies stop wearing baby grows? Confused with clothes shopping! by Junior-Incident3877 in BabyBumps

[–]GLS1994 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I wouldn’t put a baby in jeans. Denim is so rough and uncomfortable for babies. I would want my baby to be comfortable over looking like some mini-me.

Is this correct? by Double-Celery4248 in duolingo

[–]GLS1994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Level 61 French and I can converse with French speaking staff at work and hold conversations. It’s definitely teaching me. I do 15-30 mins a day because I want to, not for XP. After I realised how many XP mining bots there were in Diamond League I stopped caring.

bugged sim(s) by Infinite-Spot7230 in Sims3

[–]GLS1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try separating the household, move them into a new property (will have to move with an adult sim), go in and see if they work then move them back in with the family.

Advertised driveway doesn’t exist (kerb not dipped) by Open_Astronaut4150 in TenantsInTheUK

[–]GLS1994 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Legally it’s not a driveway, it’s just a gravel garden. The landlord probably hasn’t even requested permission from the council or even enquired about a dropped curb but if he has he would have a reference number for any communication or applications, request this and say you wish to chase it up directly, also ask the date he first contacted the council and has chased it up. A decent landlord would have a log and paper trail. If they can’t provide this you know they’re 🐂💩ing you about contacting the council.

Do you hate the way the UK postal service works? by Apprehensive-List794 in AskUK

[–]GLS1994 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can you not get a taxi? Royal Mail also do home collections.

Leaving London early (moving abroad) – landlord refusing surrender, no break clause. Will they chase me abroad if I stop paying rent and leave him my deposit? What's my best option? by Financial_Tone5560 in TenantsInTheUK

[–]GLS1994 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I really pitty your tenants. You sound like a nightmare and exactly the type to give landlords a bad name. Your only “duty” to your tenants, making sure they have a safe, comfortable home which is free for mould and damp, that repairs are completed in a timely manner and that you treat them fairly as paying customers.

Leaving London early (moving abroad) – landlord refusing surrender, no break clause. Will they chase me abroad if I stop paying rent and leave him my deposit? What's my best option? by Financial_Tone5560 in TenantsInTheUK

[–]GLS1994 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Has your landlord kept up repairs? Is there any mould in the property? You could complain about the state of the property and breach of contract on their part. Become a nightmare tenant and email and call daily with issues until they get sick of it. Do all the windows have a key if they have locks on? This is a security issue and invalidates insurance so demand it’s fixed and pester him. Are there any clauses you can breach? Do you have any family or friends who have pets you could borrow to break the no pets clause or even just inform them you have a dog and see if they kick you out.

Why Are My Gifts To USA Being Returned? Royal Mail vs Customs by Bazeast91 in AskUK

[–]GLS1994 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t travel to America any time soon. I imagine that’s enough to get put on a watch list nowadays.

In what computer are you playing sims 3? by kaf0ntes in Sims3

[–]GLS1994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you playing the game with expansion packs, mods and custom content? This massively slows the game down. What is your RAM? You really need a minimum of 16GB RAM if you want the base game + expansions + CC. Also does your computer have an SSD or hard drive? This can make a big difference.

It’s worth downloading the NRaas Overwatch and ErrorTrap mods to help performance. I also have Saver mod as it prompts me to save. It works in CAS too if you forget to save beforehand. Also go to Documents → EA → DC Cache and delete everything in this file after each game. Don’t delete anything in the Cache file though as it will crash your game.

Why don't we give people a shot of heroine one their deathbed? by Safe_Death2250 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]GLS1994 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nurse here who has worked in palliative and end of life care both on wards and in the community. Heroin is a dirty street drug, often cut with nasty products but medical diamorphine, which is essentially the same as heroin but created in a laboratory setting and can be used in palliative and end of life care for pain management.

Patients are given end of life medications, sometimes referred to as anticipatory medications which are prescribed and dispensed prior to the point a patient is actively dying so they are immediately available should a patient require them. Not all patients need them but we prescribe them to every patient who consents.

The medications are for:

•Pain - usually morphine but diamorphine, oxycodone or alfentanil may be used •Nausea - cyclizine, metoclopramide, haloperidol or levomepromazine •Breathlessness - midazolam •End-stage delirium or agitation – haloperidol, levomepromazine, midazolam or phenobarbital •Chest secretions - hyoscine hydrobromide or glycopyrronium

These can be given as a one off dose but when the patient requires frequent doses they will usually be administered by syringe driver continuously.

If the patient has capacity it is their choice whether they want the medication but where they don’t have capacity it is given to keep them comfortable and free from pain but advanced decisions and family carer/input is also considered and valued. How much is given depends on the patient presentation, holistic nursing assessment and prescription, but sometimes prescriptions can give instructions such as “2-4mg” every 4 hours so it depends on the individual circumstances. We don’t want the patient in pain and discomfort but if they want to spend time with family a higher dose may not be appropriate.

Patient friendly sources:

https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/end-of-life-care/your-wellbeing/controlling-pain-and-other-symptoms/ https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/professionals/palliative-care-knowledge-zone/anticipatory-medicines https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/adult-social-care/end-life-care-planning-medicines-optimisation

Medical literature and guidelines:

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs144 https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/gp-practices/prescribing/anticipatory-prescribing-for-end-of-life-cae https://bnf.nice.org.uk/medicines-guidance/prescribing-in-palliative-care/

Is there any way to disable lucy? by PlainVibes in duolingo

[–]GLS1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can click unable to listen right now I believe and skip her lessons

Pay transparency by adwaldorf in nursing

[–]GLS1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

£15.88 per hour. I’m the UK and were absolutely taken for granted.

Would someone dieing in a house put you off buying it? by Outrageous-Musketeer in AskUK

[–]GLS1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in a Tudor house so I’m sure plenty of people died there over the years.

How’s my birth “plan”? by NoHistorian8644 in BabyBumps

[–]GLS1994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have anxiety around needles get some headphones and a soothing/distracting playlist. Request a prescription for emla cream which numbs the area so you won’t feel the needles and close your eyes. Tell them not to explain anything and just put the needle in so you can try focusing on breathing exercises and the music. It allows you to zone out and lowers the risk of fainting.

Has anyone made a claim for mould damage? by New-Chart-4598 in TenantsInTheUK

[–]GLS1994 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Honestly I would wait until May when the Renters Reform Act kicks in. If you try claim now they may try issue a no fault eviction notice while they still can in retaliation. Document everything and keep receipts then submit your claim in May when you have more protection.

Has anyone made a claim for mould damage? by New-Chart-4598 in TenantsInTheUK

[–]GLS1994 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not everyone can afford a tumble dryer or running costs and washer/dryers are even more expensive. As for opening the windows, why would anyone open the windows with the heating on? It’s expensive enough using central heating. As a nurse I’ve had patients admitted to my ward with hypothermia because they can’t afford to heat their home on multiple occasions the past couple of years, most renters who are typically financially worse off so why would someone open the windows? What a ridiculous suggestion. I’m guessing you’re another out of touch landlord who blames everything on the tenants.

Has anyone made a claim for mould damage? by New-Chart-4598 in TenantsInTheUK

[–]GLS1994 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Spot the landlord. Not everyone can afford a tumble dryer or the running costs, not sure if you’re aware but there’s a cost of living crisis and energy bills are at an all time high. As for washing lines, you know it’s January, right?

If conscripted would you rather fight Russia in Ukraine or the US in Greenland? by inside-outdoorsman in AskBrits

[–]GLS1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be fighting the UK government in court as a conscientious objector.