stella shackle
I am a retired Occupational Therapist, and worked as a Mental Health Link-worker in primary care, until 2009. My first career was photography until my mid forties.
Location East Anglia, UK
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I am now retired from the NHS, where I was employed in diverse fields of Occupational Therapy. At the moment you hear how many patients are detained in hospital, when they are actually physically well enough to return 'home'. I was involved in an amazing project set up by a ward sister, that worked so efficiently to the satisfaction of all concerned. I have...
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I am a retired Occupational Therapist, and in my last job, was employed as a Mental Health Link-worker based within a number of primary care settings.
I know assist young people with emotional and mental health issues on a voluntary basis, with our local Jobcentre. Keeping up to date is vital, so I am looking forward to this course -
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I learnt to appreciate that Bipolar Depression is a complex condition to address, with multiple manifestations. I worked with someone with fast cycling bipolar, and it transpired that he had four older brothers with this very distressing and life changing condition. His sister had decided to train to be a psychiatric nurse, to help to address the many issues...
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As I mentioned in the previous comment section, I was a mental health link-worker based in primary care settings. As an Occupational Therapist, I had previously worked in physical health settings, and was therefore offered the opportunity to set up a project to address the mental health issues experienced by patients with long-term physical health diagnoses,...
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I am now retired from my role as a mental health Link-worker, when I was employed to help identify and address mental health issues within primary care settings. By profession I was an Occupational Therapist, and at one GP practice, as I was preparing for retirement, I was invited to set up a project to address any mental health issues for patients with...
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Although a retired health practitioner, I can recall the positive changes that were made to improve and provide an excellent 'discharge from hospital'
experience specifically for older patients. It was exciting to be a member of a progressive team, and the 'rewards' for all concerned was the response of each patient and their immediate family and friends -
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Let's get going!
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Always ready to explore and learn 'new tools' to aid me in my current voluntary role. Providing telephone support contact, for young people with a diverse range of mental and physical health needs, whilst exploring employment opportunities via the local Jobcentre
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From personal experience of working with young males in primary care and now on a voluntary basis, it would appear that they find it harder, or are more reluctant to express their feelings. A possible misappropriate 'macho' factor?
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I am a retired Occupational Therapist. and in my last post I was employed as a Mental Health Link-worker, based in a number of primary care settings to proactively assist in the diagnosis and treatment of a diverse range of mental health issues right across the age range of patients. In a voluntary capacity, I now provide informal support to young people...
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I also chose the tree huggers like Jelana as it is an activity I perform mself
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I selected goal 9 as world wide the basic resources to sustain lifer might be considered a starting point to address all the other aims
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I want to keep 'up to date' with current thinking, and recognise I can and still do learn from sharing with others. I am looking forward to the course, and want to say 'Hello' to everyone who is taking part.
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I am a retired Occupational Therapist, and in my last post, was employed as a Mental Health Link-worker in primary care settings. Just prior to retiring, I set up a project to help to assess and address the needs of patients with long-term and degenerative diseases. I now provide a telephone service for youngsters with a range of mental, and in some cases...
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I am a retired Occupational therapist, and in my last post was a Menatl Health Linkworker, based within primary care settings. I now help young people on a voluntary basis at our local Jobcentre. Currently, due to lockdown, I have offered a telephone contact service. As a consequence, it is in my interests, and for the sake of these young people, to keep up to...
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Need to consider the role and reliability of current 'world' leaders to impliment the changes the world requires. Can they be trusted or are some of them corrupt? Megalomania springs to mind in at least one case.
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Be a ' presence' and offer a 'listening ear' in the first instance, which may or may not be accepted. Time may be the requisite factor, and generally given a period of time to consider the offer, without pressure, the offer is accepted. Then it is a case of listening and observing closely, without interruptions
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A daily walk not only helps keep your mind and body fit, but it is an excellent way to meet other people, and share thoughts, experiences of the lockdown, and the feelings generated. Be brave and make the first move - just say 'hello', and if you get a response, which you surely will, then ask how they are coping at the moment. Sharing and hearing other...
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Taking a daily walk not only helps improving your mood and fitness, but is an ideal opportunity to talk to others. Be brave, and make the first move, Say hello, and if you get a positive response, ask them how they are keeping during this lockdown. People want to talk and share their feelings. Your walk may take a lot longer, but you will certainly feel better...
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Hello. I am a retired Occupational Therapist, and in my last post, was a Mental Health Link-worker. I was based in a number of GP surgeries, to asist patients in identifying and addressing emtional and specifc mental health issues.
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This pandemic in an ideal world, could have been a golden opportunity for all countries to work together collaboratively to address factors of the balance of land requirements to provide food sustainably versus habitat for wildlife. The large conglomerates having it within their power (providing megalomania and potential corruption are removed from the...
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Going for long walks and talking to strangers. Swimming regularly and meeting new people. Taking part in a range of Futurelearn programmes on a diverse range of subjects. Feeding a little girl's Shetland pony with carrots (a good way to get me out of the house on a cold miserable day!). Before this last lockdown, catching up with fellow members of the string...
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Along with the basic and vital skills to address an individuals needs, a broad knowledge of local and national resources, that may be required to address a diverse range of needs.
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I have been providing support on a voluntary basis for some years now, with young people on a project set up and run by the local Jobcentre, at the instigation of a local MP and supportive employers. Many of these youngsters already suffer with mental health and psychological issues, but the addition of the covid 19 virus, has exacerbated more complex...
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I have no specific reason to join this programme, other than an innate interest, and like everyone else in the World at the moment - the Coronavirus 19.
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Hello, I am a retired Occupational Therapist, who worked with physical and mental health settings within the NHS. I am infuriated by the apparent complacency of our world leaders to the plight of our environments and wildlife. I am concerned and sorry at the same time for the young and future generations, and the mess we are leaving behind us for them to...
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I have had two periods in my life, when poems have been buzzing around in my head, and the experience of recording has taken me into the experience of 'being in the flow', when time stands still. The first time was when my best friend, my mother died, and the second occasion was just before I travelled to Hawaii, to learn Huna with a Kahuna I met in Norwich. I...
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As I am getting older, I find the way the world functions and malfunctions, causes me great consternation. I am frustrated the way in which we humans are blindly, or at least in a blinkered manner destroying this planet through sheer greed. Do we stop and think of the damaged world are youngsters will inherit. I take my hat off to Greta Thorenberg, who is...
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From the UK - mainly fresh food items, although with the enforced lockdown, and having to do my own shopping, I am eating a few prep frozen fish dishes. I eat plenty of fresh fruit, and make my own smoothie brew with spinach, bananas, mango and blueberries. Drink plenty of water,
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I was always 'sporty' from an early age, but had one or two issues with sudden growth spurts that affected my mobility briefly. I have always enjoyed swimming, and now at the age of 73, still swim at least a couple of miles a week if I can. I do Pilates and enjoy Zumba classes every week. As I have mentioned earlier, my love of walking has been affected quite...
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I have always been fairly physically active all my life. I managed to put up with bilateral hip problems for many years, mainly due to the fact that I have a very high pain threshold. The orthopaedic surgeon I eventually persuaded my GP to refer me to, said the damage was so severe that THRs were the only solutions. Hips are great, but all posterior leg...
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Until the Coronavirus closed so many facilities, including our local university sports park I was swimming twice a week normally completing a mile per session. I weekly 1 hour class of Zumba and another 1 hour of Pilates, with regular I hour walks, weather permitting. According to my Orthopaedic surgeon, it was this range of activities that kept me mobile...
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I am now 72 years of age, and about 18 years ago O started noticing that my gait was deteriorating, and my right leg would 'give way', but no specific pain. I mentioned it to my GPs, but in the end asked if I could have an x- ray.
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I have read the WHO site from the outset, plain straight forward factual information. I am interested to note that the very people who have given us daily updates appear not to have utilised their instructions to the population of the UK, and are now in isolation. Will this undermine the message about safety precautions I wonder?
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Should have added being blessed with good genes!
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I wonder, as we are composed of mind, body and spirit, what part our mental capacity and wellbeing plays in the way our physical body functions. I had two family members (sadly now deceased), who certainly proved their ability to express the notion of 'mind over matter'. One of them had a severe CVA (cerebral vascular accident) that resulted in total right...
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I am a retired Occupational Therapist, who worked in a number of medical and surgical fields. But a major part of my job, before I moved into mental health care, involved me assessing and addressing ADL (activities of daily living) for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal problems, to assist and enable them to live their lives within the limitations of...
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I am a retired NHS Occupational Therapist living alone, and finding the media too overwhelming with mixed messages and advice about this virus.I am identified as an 'at risk' individual, and suspect from my lone status, that I may well be allowed to die. I recognise that health professionals have a very unenviable task of deciding who lives and who does not....
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Surely animals have their own 'language' of communication. They are sentient creatures that experience and sense the environment in which they exist.
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A robot presumably does not experience or express emotions
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I think, therefore I am
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I like to think I have an enquiring mind, and am curious and inquisitive about this subject, and that's it!
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I am totally in agreement with fellow participants that the list of questions is thorough and comprehensive - thanks to the author
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I have found in other situations, when working with cases of depression and anxiety, that inviting people to learn the skills required to be effectively assertive can make a major difference - getting your point across and feeling 'heard'. You can find online self-help programmes.
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I know it is fairly easy to comment on such communications issues when one is not involved, and also after the event. Being exhausted for any of us can be challenging when we are in a 'tight corner'. It is likely that babies pick up their mother's stress, which might contribute to the constant crying scenario. A way might be to ask Tamala what she would advise...
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Providing there is no specific worrying cause for the baby crying, how about she takes a rest as she reports being exhausted, snuggled up with the baby. When rested she might consider spending some time talking through her problems with her partner - as the saying goes ' a problem shared is a problem halved'
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Sharing experiences with other mothers in a similar situation, and with an ambassador, who has been through the same or similar experience and come through the situation - this can be very encouraging
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Perhaps give the baby his feed, put him in the pram, and however he responds get ready and go out - that was her original wish. Tamala on reflection will be more positive, and should be encouraged to congratulate herself on her achievement.
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What role do hormonal changes play in this process of the post natal birth period?
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I am a retired Occupational Therapist, and in my last post I was employed as a mental health link-worker based within a number of primary care settings. I am a newly appointed Trustee of a relatively new charity to assist young mothers with post natal depression and other MH conditions. I know this course will prove invaluable, as have all the previous health...
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The UN aims are to be applauded, but success is down to human nature, and the commitment of world leaders. At the moment the world news indicates conflicting attitudes and apparent lack of sensibility or basic intelligence amongst some leaders. They deny climate change is occurring at an alarming rate, which fundamentally has to be addressed by every country...
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The lack of intelligence over the introduction of the Cane toad might be explained in part, due to the time it was introduced into Australia - it was in the 1930's before the quality and technology of today's research was available.
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Education is the most useful weapon you can use to change the World -
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Jo Cox was a Labour Party MP in the UK, who was murdered in 2016.
She had started a Commission on Loneliness to start to address this increasing problem across all age groups. There are politicians supporting this campaign including Theresa May, the former Prime Minister. -
I want to learn about policy making, but having read through this section, maybe I can accept what I already do. Contribute financially if appropriate, and sign up to other people's campaigns for justice in all forms
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A rather crazy idea, would be to get the leaders of waring factions to play
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My passion would be to create a World Peace Team, recognised and respected by all countries, that could move safely into any 'trouble spot' to
listen to all sides of the arguement at the outset, and work with the groups concerned to negotiate peace agreements, that are legally binding, and must be adhererd to -
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Just to say, having read through some of the participants reasons for completing this programme, how good it is to see so many people with such passion and determination to help make this a world to be proud of, and a pleasure to inhabit
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I am frustrated by the enormous amount of negative news from around the world. Sadly I am moving into the latter years of my life, but want to know about policy making, in case there is an opportunity, however small, for me to help make a difference.
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Another potentially promising approach
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this certainly looks very promising
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Concern that certain medications become tolerated, thus appearing to potential lose effectiveness.
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Reading through this section on medication and affects on the brain, leads me to wonder what effect such a drug might have on certain types of dementia?
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A major problem no doubt!
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The major disruptive, and possibly life-long affects that a lack of early diagnosis can have on a child and their family.
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just today I met a young man at the Jobcentre who told me, when I asked about his experience of school, that it had been miserable and traumatic.
He reports he was regularly 'thrown out of the classroom', identified as a real trouble-maker. He was isolated, and his 'actual' education was severely limited. It appears that he was aware that he had problems, and... -
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Presumably this programme, which sounds excellent, is delivered after the children have been diagnosed ?
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As I have stated in previous 'comments' = this course should be publicised, made mandatory and PAID for by and for the benefit of all education authorities, teacher training facilities, all school staff, especially in primary facilities. The programme could then hopefully raise funds to keep this invaluable educational resource available for those people he...
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I think my previous comments on the last item covers this!
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This account gave me a very clear impression of how it must be to live with the frustration on not being able to rely on professionals, and the support of certain schools and teachers. There has to be better and faster diagnostic tool, and specific training for all professions concerned with this condition, and for that matter Asperger's, Autism and dyslexia!
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Having not had direct personal experience of ADHD, and the major and devastating impact it has on the children concerned and their families, I read the next item on the course. This lead to a possible suggestion that this course is spread wide and far to all educational establishments, teaching training facilities, CAHMs units, anywhere where people come into...
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Having read through the excellent observations and comments of fellow colleagues, I don't feel I have anything to add really. I remember my brother, who worked as an Art Therapist in a CAMHs service, being concerned that if
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Please forgive me for saying this but, but there are many families out there who do not have the same quality of life, or education to stop and consider such issues as ADHD. I suspect some children from such backgrounds are identified as a 'nuisance' little 'trouble makers' and worse still as 'feral' - yes I have heard this comment made about a troubled child!
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I suspect that there are many people struggling to face life with undiagnosed ADHD. Katherine is a 'well spoken' and articulate lady, and no doubt comes from a 'good and secure' and well educated and 'informed' background. But she suffered due to what 'lack of awareness by the significant people in her life? There are many more youngsters who do not have a...
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I remember meeting a lady in her late 30s, who appeared to struggle coping with every day life. She drank a fair amount of alcohol, and when I asked her one day how she felt about her life, it spilled out in an uncontrollable way. I had discovered an online assessment from a surgery where I worked, and gave her a copy, and one for her father - somebody who has...
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Hello - I am a retired Occupational Therapist, and in my last employment I was a MH Link-worker, based in primary care and linking in with secondary care facilities. I can across a number of adults who had suffered from undiagnosed ADHD, and gained relief when their problems were identified and diagnosed by a specialist psychiatrist. I do voluntary work with...
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Computers were very much a part of my latter employment as an OT, working within the NHS. Either in hospital or primary care settings. When all systems were working then everything was fine. But there were the occasions, albeit rare, when there would be a major malfunction, and everything came to a halt!
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I was a MH Link-worker, based in a number of primary care settings, until I retired 10 years ago. I am single and live alone with my cat! My constant worry is dementia - the fear of losing control over my life prays on my mind daily. I do forget words, and am very aware of any mistakes I made in my thought processes. I hear people say 'get a life woman'. I...
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I am a retired Occupational Therapist, and beginning to experience some of the problems my more mature patients were either concerned about, or sadly unaware of! The main technology available at that was the telephone linked home alarm service. I often found, if I was in a position to carry out a follow up Home Visit, that the pendants were safely tucked away...
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Hi there! I am looking forward to this course, and getting to know you
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I simple love Italy, the Italians and the most expressive language of all!
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The generally public would so benefit from a programme such as this, to recognise and value the need to look at the positive skills and experiences of people with dementia, and to move away from focussing on the losses
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Yet again , an amazing and truly enlightening programme - thank you so much
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What fantastic paintings Bill produced, and how interesting that he noted his mistake in the drawing of the 'man'.
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This course, and in particular this section, would be extremely beneficial to the many young people, who appear to be locked into their 'own world' through digital technology.
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I appreciate and agree with Julie's comments, but would like to include a thought.
Consider someone who is now alone after loss through bereavement, and has noticed that their circle of friends is dwindling. Add to this fact that the person concerned spent years listen very mindfully to the emotional needs of others. Actually for many years losing sight of... -
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My name is Stella, and I completed the earlier UCL course on dementia which was one of the most enlightening and sensitive approaches to this complex and potentially distressing health issues today. You know if you have had the opportunity to read a really good book 'you can hardly put it down'? Well that was my experience with that course!
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Thank you to the lead educators of this course, which has been truly enlightening and enjoyable to complete. Also thank you to all the participants who have contributed some great thoughts and ideas for the future of the NHS - I hope in 70 years time we still have some form of the NHS!
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Until we have some idea of the 'health care' implications of Brexit I can't say! It is anticipated that we will lose over 300,000 NHS staff over the next few years. If immigration is severely restricted we may struggle (an under statement) to recruit.
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Before the NHS 'deal' can be considered, our government need to 'sort themselves out' and stop behaving like a bunch of juvenile delinquents. Then we can possibly address the major issues of poverty and homelessness (an ever increasing problem), and then get round to 'educating' people about taking care of their own wellbeing - do you agree?
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Reference is made for us as individuals to take 'responsibility for our own wellbeing and to stay healthy. That is true for the majority in the UK, but having just read an alarming article
I have been made aware of the fact that due to enforced austerity, which the Chancellor of the Exchequer said 'is now over' 14 million people , a 5th of the population live... -
I have read through a number of fellow participants entries, and appreciate all their points of view. I still believe in and support the NHS, but I am concerned at the increasing number of negative news reports on the 'failing' practices of some Trusts.
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Another thought - patient communication online sounds good, but you cannot possibly beat face to face contact!
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From the patient perspective, the new technologies are fine for the younger generation, but not all elderly people are savvy with the latest gadgets and gizmos!
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There appear to be more and more organisations attempting to manage the NHS,
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Don't get me started on Brexit! I consider we were misinformed from the outset generally. We still have no idea as to how this disaster will eventually be resolved, if at all! I am aware that a number of mid European NHS staff, soon after the referendum, were verbally abused, and understandably feeling threatened left the UK. Years ago the medical professions,...
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I am with Dan, and totally agree with Philip Talbot's perspective on collaboration - thank you
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I have one more idea to help people like Sam - possibly bringing together a small group of elderly people, to take turns to 'entertain' each other. Taking it in turns to visit each other's homes with a food contribution, and organising a range of activities - games crafts etc! Transport provided by a Good Neighbourhood scheme
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The comments of Terry Davies, Mercy Huessy and Chris Lawton say it all - thank you.
I am sure this applies to many more of you, but sorry didn't have the time to go through all the comments completely. Helen Barclay mentions the important part she plays in volunteering for a lunch club. I have suggested that when elderly people are discharged from hospital, a... -
It interesting to hear that in some parts of the UK there are minor injuries units and urgent care centres. The situation regarding people choosing to attend A&E over their local GP practice tends to be due to the fact that you cannot get appointments for 4-6 weeks. The 'emergency' appointments are generally taken at the start of the day, not allowing for the...