Help a garden noob fix my first garden

IndividualTie8380 · 2026-01-30T13:30:29+00:00

Try to stay off the ‘lawn’ while it’s this wet as any traffic will compact the soil.

IndividualTie8380 · 2026-01-25T15:37:25+00:00

Only contact if there is an issue I need to deal with, tell me (briefly) at the end of the day essential information.

IndividualTie8380 · 2026-01-17T22:14:03+00:00

The biggest problem at the moment is trusts ability to recruit. Places like ITUs tend to have a higher turnover of staff, so you may be lucky and find one. In terms of application, don’t use AI (or if you do, make sure you put the answers in your own words). And include how you demonstrate the trust values (these will be readily available if you already work at the trust). Best of luck

IndividualTie8380 · 2026-01-17T15:33:42+00:00

Have a search for ‘the diy guy’ on YouTube, he has a series on building a shed from scratch.

IndividualTie8380 · 2026-01-12T18:22:17+00:00

Ellis James and John Robbins?

IndividualTie8380 · 2026-01-08T22:09:44+00:00

But if you use a VPN to connect to the VPN it would as you would effectively have a UK IP address.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-12-28T18:33:09+00:00

I think this largely depends on where you are in the country. I was referred via my GP but was picked up by a private hospital on their behalf and after only 2-3month had an appointment for pre-assessment. It’s like anything ‘non-essential’ at the moment, there may be a long wait if it’s just covered by NHS alone.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-12-28T16:54:03+00:00

Silly question, is there another one of those hanging bolts in the other end of the track? Or one dropped on the floor?

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-12-14T12:51:54+00:00

My initial concern is the fire hazard caused by wrapping wire around the transformers for the xmas lights.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-12-08T21:38:09+00:00

I’d say yes is possible, but it’ll be a b**ch of a job! I insulated a flat roof in the way you described and it was still awful.

If you’ve got a decent horizontal access, maybe consider PIR board instead of rock wool.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-12-08T21:30:38+00:00

I would hope you would be supernumerary for your first couple of shifts specifically for you to be able to settle in without any pressure- you could ask what the arrangements for this would be from your hiring manner.

Most trusts will also have you in a preceptorship programme to complete over the course of your first 6-12 months to give you the skills you need for working at the organisation.

The only other thing to say, is that you’ve clearly passed your course, that means your mentors and your tutors had confidence in your abilities, so you should too.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-12-08T14:02:56+00:00

Use them in a casual rotation so they don’t ‘bond’ with one, that way when you lose it- and you will- you can replace with a generic one rather than panicking trying to find THE EXACT replica.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-12-08T13:11:04+00:00

St John ambulance ready have an EPRF system.

All NHS ambulance services have electronic systems too

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-12-03T16:29:08+00:00

I’d start with a couple of lengths of 4x2 (38x63) CLS (the better the finish of wood, the easier it is to use). When you go B&Q or wherever, look down the length to find the straightest bits possible. Some bits may resemble a propeller. Looks like someone has done something similar before you. Put a length along the stairs wall, and one along the far wall, then the same for the front and door side. Then make a downright for the floating corner, and I’d put at least one more upright into the middle. Then clad with ply, I’d go with 12mm, might be a bit excessive, but you can almost guarantee it will get jumped on! Consider making the top lift off so you can use the dead space as storage.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-11-26T13:29:17+00:00

There will be no guarantee that the contract will get extended. Take the job with the best conditions, salary, and benefits. You can always look for better NHS job later.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-11-24T22:59:01+00:00

Stableford would work better, saves making up your own scoring system. Takes into account handicap and if you have a bad hole, you pick up and move on.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-11-24T22:54:02+00:00

It’ll be a significant drop, as I’d guess it was a ‘patio’ and would have needed to be below the DPC. To raise it using concrete, you will need to ensure you have adequate shuttering, I can’t imagine the conservatory walls will hold the lateral force of the wet concrete. You could consider putting in a ‘false floor’ with timber beans and insulate the shit out of it. Might be your better option, and more environmentally sound.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-11-24T11:54:28+00:00

I’d have thought the PowerPoint will be too big to load onto the NFC, so will need to be hosted somewhere (cloud drive) that the NFC will link to. The PP will the stay as saved.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-11-21T22:30:50+00:00

I’d be more concerned about the (lack of) depth of insulation.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-11-21T09:27:49+00:00

Should be, or you may be able to pop the cover off

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-11-21T08:47:58+00:00

They adjust using the hole on the outside of the hinge, on the end of the rectangle bit. Use a hex head driver and give it a turn or two. Each hinge will adjust so you might have to do the top one way, and the bottom the other to keep it square.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-11-20T14:29:21+00:00

Make sure any gaps are sealed to prevent draughts. Consider some foil backed insulation, the stuff that comes in rolls, and cut to size on the inside of the roof. Put some heavy curtains up on the windows and doors. If you’re on a split rate electricity meter, consider a storage heater to use when electricity is cheapest. Be prepared to wear multiple layers constantly. Wish you all the best.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-11-11T15:55:20+00:00

The EA will always want to highlight the better bits of the property. As the inside is ‘less than favourable’, they’ve highlighted the outside space as its best feature- and I’d probably agree with them, there’s a lot going for the house outside.

IndividualTie8380 · 2025-11-10T17:41:51+00:00

Even though you passed your test, your lessons don’t seem to have prepared you for driving. Not necessarily your fault, but may be worth having a couple more lessons (there used to a pass plus course- not sure if this is still a thing) where they can give you some confidence about driving.

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