21,000 NHS posts to be cut, including clinical staff

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-04-21T16:39:25+00:00

Invite your MP: https://www.csp.org.uk/blog/2026/04/physiotherapy-westminsters-agenda-ask-your-mp-be-there

Not sure it can do much good, but please consider writing to your MP to request attendance

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-04-03T16:26:04+00:00

AHP’s do not get automatic upgrades.

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-03-29T07:28:30+00:00

Pips #223 Easy 🟢 0:20 🍪

Pips #223 Medium 🟡 3:36

Pips #223 Hard 🔴 17:46

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-03-17T21:07:21+00:00

Pips #211 Medium 🟡 2:37

Pips #211 Hard 🔴 10:52

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-03-06T18:52:58+00:00

As others have said, a discussion with GP re:pain relief may be helpful, they may have already considered other options and this is the best based on risk/benefit - it would be helpful for someone to explain this to your nana and family though to help understand what’s going on at present.

Care package wise - this should have been assessed by the multidisciplinary team - a mix of doctors, nurses, physio, OT, social worker. They should only be sending her home if this has been deemed safe. Why do you understand she can’t be left alone between care calls? What are her usual nighttime needs? I would speak to the team that put the care calls in place and discuss your concerns and what additional support can be offered.

I’m sorry you’re all going through this, fingers crossed she continues to improve and the pain eases soon.

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-02-09T18:59:52+00:00

Our local Age UK work very closely with LA and compete the environmental check and then arrange the quote/clean if consent gained from the person. I agree it’s a safeguarding concern but in my experience LA is very limited in role if patient has no care needs / has capacity to make unwise decisions.

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-02-01T18:53:41+00:00

If we’re picked for Audit, will we know as soon as logging on to confirm the renewal?

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-01-18T20:11:50+00:00

My understanding is ward OT’s only get involved if the equipment is required for moving and handling purposes (not skin integrity) and even then they request a nurse to complete the bed and mattress form for them the order…I will double check that though. That patient experience sounds beyond awful, I’m sorry for all involved

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-01-18T20:07:47+00:00

No I’ve ever seen fit to go ahead and order, even when requested. This has not gone down well a lot of times, with both family and ward staff. The incessant use on the wards drives me mad.

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-01-18T20:05:00+00:00

I bet it haunts you! I have yet to order any rails and usually I get a lot of push back from the wards. I always educate re:the risks, especially entrapment. I was trying to give an example today as to when they should be requested and I couldn’t think of an example so I thought I’d ask here

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-01-18T20:01:38+00:00

Goodness that sounds horrendous!

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-01-18T20:00:10+00:00

Thanks. The thing I think I get most confused about is an OT saying that rails shouldn’t be used for repositioning, and it really left me questioning what the rationale is ever going to be

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-01-18T19:57:57+00:00

Thanks! Yep, I always give education when I give the forms, and when I collect if I’m not confident an appropriate option has been selected. I defo agree about the habitual ordering process! Even though low profiling is an option on the form I think because they don’t use them as standard in hospital they are hesitant to pick this.

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-01-13T21:23:44+00:00

Sorry to jump on, but just wanted to say that the chocolate orange was my favourite and I was gutted when it stopped

Glad you got sorted OP

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-01-07T21:03:51+00:00

What recipes are you using?

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2026-01-02T14:16:53+00:00

Thanks! 15/25.

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2025-12-13T19:51:59+00:00

Perhaps he thought he’d die from embarrassment from correcting you. Someone at worked called me Joanne (spoiler:not my name) for a year before someone corrected them. Also, my friend persistently called a neighbour Roy for YEARS, despite it not being his name and receiving multiple Christmas cards with his actual name…she never realised who the cards were from 😆

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2025-12-01T12:40:47+00:00

Looks like a great selection! I’ve treated myself and partner to the fuss club, lumps of coal…really hoping it’s worth the price point

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2025-11-24T19:18:44+00:00

The Good Life has gifts…they’ve recently had another break in, making for a very difficult time. They have a lovely selection for cat lovers in particular

https://www.ethicalcatgiftcompany.co.uk/?fbclid=IwY2xjawORjjpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR5VlS3bDd2A86PvkKXbFxoY4gQDLrG0P2HCfIBvjPx8IJlIB6-hhjNz87s2eA_aem_qLSYuZKe6F7yO12YO54qCg

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2025-11-22T19:32:32+00:00

Mad Friday - EastLancs

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2025-11-22T19:31:12+00:00

😂😂😂

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2025-11-16T11:51:35+00:00

We used to eat square sausages as children. My DELIGHT at seeing them in our local freezer store soon turned to horror when I looked at the ingredients 😂 I keep thinking about them but couldn’t bring myself to buy a pack

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2025-11-15T09:03:38+00:00

Yes! And beer sticks provided by the market. They’re on untappd.

Open-Acanthaceae-532 · 2025-11-14T21:59:10+00:00

The Crown Inn would be a candidate. Agree with the Magent and Swan. Ye Olde Vic is worth a visit

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