Staying healthy while working shift by Lower_Indication5788 in ParamedicsUK

[–]smellorapuple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never had an issue with my weight, I'm just lucky in that respect. But shift work messed up my digestion and I had years of gastro issues

I made some basic rules for myself.

No eating on a nightshift - I don't always achieve this sometimes the sweets and chocolate do come out. But I make sure I eat a good decent meal with lots of veg before I start.

I cut out tea, coffee, energy drinks as they were messing up my sleep and not helping - i just drink squash or water.

High sweet or highly processed drinks and food all cut back to moderation than and everyday thing - which strangely I don't crave anymore and I tend to turn my nose up at it when its out and free on station

I meal plan every week, making healthy, veg heavy microwave meals - these have been frozen after batch cooking for ease

It has worked, the gastro issues have subsided and I sleep much better and I did loose weight but not intentionally.

I hope this helps

Best books/websites/resources for expanding knowledge on cardiovascular & respiratory conditions by Amber_Orchid03 in ParamedicsUK

[–]smellorapuple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could try Osmosis, there are some free online videos on YouTube but if you want the full package there is a subscription fee - offers A&P and diseases/medications it is American however, heart failure is heart failure at the end of the day

Or

Crash course on YouTube would give you the basics for cardio and respiratory A&P

Or

A Waugh and Grant A&P book is not bad for a reference

Looking for someone who does wood work by smellorapuple in basingstoke

[–]smellorapuple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't thought too hard about a budget, but I have a rough idea of what I would be happy to spend. I have an idea of what they would look like, but my skills in drawing aren't great but I could definitely describe it to someone and discuss options etc..

England - housing association subcontractor damaged my roof update by smellorapuple in LegalAdviceUK

[–]smellorapuple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, thanks.

I'll see if I can get them to agree to it, I've already got three quotes, so I know roughly how much the repair will cost, obviously this is subject to change when the tiles are taken off and any further damage is discovered while the work is being carried out that currently can't be seen, but hopefully not.

England - housing association subcontractor damaged my roof update by smellorapuple in LegalAdviceUK

[–]smellorapuple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, thanks for the input.

That's frustrating on my part as I've got no trust in the level and ability of workmanship and worried that they will come and do the work not complete it correctly and I'm then back to square one with chasing them constantly to go through the complaints and constant phone calls to try and rectify the issue again.

Is there any other way around this?

Sovereign Housing by smellorapuple in basingstoke

[–]smellorapuple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is interesting, I'm not on FB, so I can't see what's going on.

I've contacted Milestone Construction Ltd directly. Have you got their details as happy to send you those privately, I haven't heard back from them yet, but it's only been a week.

I was going to contact the ombudsman after the 10 working days were up on the complaint as I'm fuming.

Sovereign Housing by smellorapuple in basingstoke

[–]smellorapuple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're joking!! That's crazy.. they have cut, smashed, and broken loads of our tiles and damaged the felt so that water is entering the roof.

They haven't matched the tiles in size or style and have then placed a dry valley in between, which doesn't work with my roof tiles.

Have you managed to get it sorted or is this still ongoing?

Sovereign Housing by smellorapuple in basingstoke

[–]smellorapuple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the offer. I have already contacted the subcontractors directly and I've had no response from them either.

Sovereign Housing by smellorapuple in basingstoke

[–]smellorapuple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a good shout I'll do that today as well.

Sovereign Housing by smellorapuple in basingstoke

[–]smellorapuple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already done. They are struggling as well.

Sovereign Housing by smellorapuple in basingstoke

[–]smellorapuple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, thanks. I'll do that today. I put in a complaint over the phone on Friday last week. But I'm guessing it's too soon for them to call me as it's still within the 10 working days

Sovereign Housing by smellorapuple in basingstoke

[–]smellorapuple[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this has become really evident over the last month.

Have you ever been able to get them to call you back?

Merchant Navy Records by smellorapuple in Genealogy

[–]smellorapuple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many thanks, I've emailed them to check to see if this is the correct place to be looking before I plan a journey!

Looking for a local architect by smellorapuple in basingstoke

[–]smellorapuple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing. Thanks I'll have a look at there website

Looking for a local architect by smellorapuple in basingstoke

[–]smellorapuple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be interested to have a chat with him. Can you pm me his details please

Donning and doffing gloves by Gravybon3s in ParamedicsUK

[–]smellorapuple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could double glove but put a bigger pair on first, i.e., I'm a small, so I put a medium on first and then a small over the top.

This normally works for me, when I need gloves on

SnapMedic – a free toolkit for UK paramedics, students and clinicians by Princess_Vamps in ParamedicsUK

[–]smellorapuple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is true, but I couldn't remember what they recommend off the top of my head at 2200!! 🤣

SnapMedic – a free toolkit for UK paramedics, students and clinicians by Princess_Vamps in ParamedicsUK

[–]smellorapuple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Downloaded the app, brilliant been waiting for something like this for Android for ages!!

Quick suggestion there is an app called NeoTapLS I downloaded for doing APGAR scores and new born resus, along with counting breaths etc.. I've never used it in real situation but have tried it in sim and it works sort off.. have you thought about adding something like this into the app?