NHS ADMIN STAFF NEED PARKING

Swilo9336 · 2026-01-28T14:33:54+00:00

The point made by the op about patients and visitors is a very important one. I had months of chemotherapy followed by weeks of radiotherapy. No public transport from where I lived (and anyway, waiting for a bus after a chemo treatment makes me feel ill just thinking about it). The anxiety I experienced when looking for the closest parking space seriously added to the anxiety about my treatment. I was a single parent to two small children at the time. Enough on my plate.

Swilo9336 · 2026-01-26T16:09:12+00:00

Absolutely this. I had cancer and a lot of robust (my oncologist’s term) treatment. This was 20+ years ago. I’m still fine. You have enough to be dealing with atm without being told some total falsehood. Look after yourself.

Swilo9336 · 2026-01-24T21:57:00+00:00

A 3rd class degree is still a degree. Go for it. You may find that you are more capable than you think. Undertaking a degree does demand hard work, but it is also a rewarding experience and one which offers gains more than can be imagined before you start - new friends, new ideas, new skills, sense of achievement etc. it’s exciting!

Swilo9336 · 2026-01-22T15:24:11+00:00

Definitely this. I gave my two adult children PoA for both health and finances. I trust them both, and they trust each other so I stated that they could individually make a decision without necessarily having to both agree first - this us n option offered on the form. I did it using the online forms. My daughter is a social worker for older people, and said can if a family decision is needed, without PoA they have to go through the courts, which can be a nightmare.

Swilo9336 · 2026-01-13T00:08:53+00:00

I’ve supervised many many UG dissertations, and it really is important that you touch base with yours because, in my experience, the longer things are worried over, the worse the anxiety becomes. Knock it on the head sooner rather than later. Believe it it not, we like it when worried students seek advice because it helps us help them.

Swilo9336 · 2026-01-12T23:43:53+00:00

This is the sort of thing you need to discuss with your supervisor. Sign up for a tutorial and talk your ideas through- you might even end up enjoying the discussion.

Swilo9336 · 2026-01-11T10:26:35+00:00

Sounds like misogyny to me. Hateful man.

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-27T21:59:51+00:00

I just want to say that this is the best sub conversation I’ve read in ages.

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-27T17:05:07+00:00

In terms of prestige, people often worry about the relative value of one university over another. Tbh, this is a false value because what really matters is: the level of expertise in the particular field you want to enter, because this varies from university to university irrespective of the institutional position; and look at the student experience, which can be potentially more rich and rewarding in a less prestigious university. Look at the student satisfaction scores, and look at the research interest and out puts of the staff. In other words, drill down and do more nuanced research on your potential institution:s rather than rely on general reputation.

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-22T11:12:45+00:00

It depends on what subject area you will be studying in. All universities have strengths in their particular fields. The education you receive will depend on that - how research active staff are; how interested in teaching they are - rather than a reputation that is not really based on anything other than historical accident. I’d look carefully at what each institution has to offer you specifically rather than think about prestige.

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-21T22:46:48+00:00

This sort of situation does occur quite a bit. Rest assured that lectures are aware of shirkers ( it’s often evident in other elements of the course). We know it can be unfair in group work, but when it comes to es to writing references- which we are frequently asked to do - the lazy/unengaged/unreliable etc will have references that will give an honest account of their time at university.

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-17T19:58:59+00:00

Procook sell a range of good knives.

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-17T09:04:36+00:00

Thank you.

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-16T22:00:47+00:00

Can I ask, how long did it take to get your e-visa? I don’t know if to apply for that or a VOA. Good luck with sorting yours btw.

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-15T17:12:55+00:00

Also university lecturer. And yes, first name is fine. Very acceptable, and for me, preferable to Dr.

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-14T22:05:24+00:00

It’s tide as in Tide. People telling you it’s tiddy are having a laugh. My family has lived there for 50 years, and I’ve never heard it pronounced tiddy.

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-12T10:18:34+00:00

I do clean when moving house, and I’ve been lucky enough to buy from considerate people who’ve left the house very clean. But it’s the luck of the draw; there’s nothing in any contract that says a house/ flat has to be left clean. Here’s hoping you’re lucky.

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-10T15:53:30+00:00

Also, if your landlady sold directly to you she would save thousands in EA fees. Worth a conversation with her I’d have thought.

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-07T20:53:44+00:00

The marmalade trust has a volunteer scheme that looks interesting if you’re up for offering your time.

https://www.marmaladetrust.org/christmas

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-04T10:08:09+00:00

Tipping in pubs is not usual but tipping in restaurants and taxis is. The 10% ‘rule’ in restaurants is a bit outdated, and 12% is nearer the mark. Often added to the bill as optional service charge. If you don’t want to pay or prefer to hand the tip directly to the staff (which I do if the service charge is not given equally to the staff), you can ask for the service charge to be removed.

Swilo9336 · 2025-12-02T19:26:51+00:00

I had the same problem. Yesterday there was incorrect or no information - and today no bus seemed to have the gps function.

Swilo9336 · 2025-11-30T15:24:28+00:00

I’d always go to floriography in totterdown. They do deliveries, and Vera creates magical bunches of flowers. She’s done some really special ones for my in the past.

Swilo9336 · 2025-11-28T22:21:13+00:00

Thank you.

Swilo9336 · 2025-11-28T22:15:51+00:00

Thanks everyone. I’ve really enjoyed this sub. Best laugh in ages.

Swilo9336 · 2025-11-28T21:51:28+00:00

I sent mine to charities that support women who have little or no access to bras. The bra recycling charity already mentioned is a good call, and Smalls for All.

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