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17th Aug 2018Jenfa commented on:
Win a Simba Hybrid® Mattress worth up to £899 and wake up to a better night’s sleep.I have heard that these mattresses are wonderful. So - fingers crossed.ViewDate:
17th Aug 2018Jenfa commented on:
Win ONE of THREE Pedometer watches from Damart!Stepping out again after two knee replacements. This prize will certainly help keeping me up to speed.ViewDate:
14th Mar 2017Jenfa commented on:
Do you think Scotland should hold a second referendum?Being English and living in Scotland (which I love) I feel that the Poison Pixie has only one target. I want to know who is going to bear the cost of a 2nd referendum. Where will Scotland get income once the money from being in the UK disappears if it is a YES vote? Getting back into Europe will not be straightforward as we have been told Scotland will have to join the queue to apply for membership. Also to be part of Europe Scotland would have to accept the Euro. Who on earth would want that? Then, what about all the Scots who live and work in England? Will they have to have work permits as immigrants, or adopt English nationality, or be returned to Scotland? I read somewhere that Scots are the largest immigrant group in England. So many questions that have not been even brought up.ViewDate:
23rd Jan 2017Jenfa commented on:
How would you solve the NHS crisis?Right on Lionel. I think it was Blair who cut GP hours and increased their pay at the same time. Also extending pub opening hours and adding to the problems caused by alcohol in A&E. I think MPs should take themselves into local pubs etc., and just listen to the world being put right by the general public. Among the rubbish talked after a few beers - there are a few gems. I agree with you that the problems in the care industry are causing a bottleneck in the NHS, and old people are getting the blame for living too long!! Let's keep going.ViewDate:
23rd Jan 2017Jenfa commented on:
How would you solve the NHS crisis?Agreed. While working in the NHS I could not understand how a foreign patient, referred by the GP, was not asked for any documentation but WAS asked if they needed an interpreter for their appointment with the Consultant. The cost of an interpreter is very high - and if they could explain to the GP what was wrong with them, why an interpreter now? Surely they could have brought an English speaking friend.ViewDate:
23rd Jan 2017Jenfa commented on:
How would you solve the NHS crisis?There is no point in just adding more and more money without solving the problems. There should be more money going into social care because if beds cannot be emptied, then no more patients can be admitted. Solving the bed blocking problem should alleviate some of the trouble. Staffing - staff should be completing 'exit interviews'. They are leaving in droves (and I include friends and family members in this) because they are unhappy. Why? And who on earth would want a job with a one year contract? People have mortgages, rents, etc., etc. You cannot run your life when you know as soon as you start a job, you will need to be looking for another one. Trained nurses are in the minimum because care assistants are cheaper. At one time the ward had a sister, probably three staff nurses, and one auxiliary (care assistant). Attention was pain to the detail of the patient care. Recently in for a knee replacement, drug rounds were often delayed for two hours, medication that should be given prior to meals, was not, and of course pain relief was an issue too. On day three I was told I could go home and at lunch time while eating lunch a nurse carrying fresh bedding and the next patient for my bed, carrying her surgical gown etc., were standing at the foot of my bed waiting for me to eat lunch, get dressed, pack my things - and finally, without finishing lunch I was in a wheelchair half dressed and off to the 'departure lounge' where I waited three hours for drugs from the pharmacy - also overstretched. I speak as someone who worked for the NHS for 37 years.ViewDate:
23rd Sep 2016Jenfa commented on:
Will you still watch The Great British Bake Off without Mary Berry?Yes, NannyLondon, my first thought too was that the Sewing Bee might disappear! I sincerely hope not. I think the Bake Off will fail miserably and disappear, probably after their contestants are chosen from weird in-your-face folk wanting just to be famous. I think greed has once again killed the golden goose.ViewDate:
23rd Sep 2016Jenfa commented on:
Will you still watch The Great British Bake Off without Mary Berry?It was a show that wasn't gimmicky. I expect Channel 4 will 'sex it up' as they say, and ruin it. I don't think Paul can go it alone - and I cannot think of anyone comparable to Mary to join him. Once again, green has ruined something perfectly good.ViewDate:
29th Jun 2016Jenfa commented on:
Win a 5 day coach holiday for two people with Shearings Holidays!Thank you for your generosity Shearings - I have been on a Shearings holiday once before and it was wonderful. Fingers crossed.