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[Kathleen]

Hello ladies.

In 2016 the government received a report detailing what the NHS would need in the event of a pandemic. This was done after we had swine flu and the scientists were convinced that another, similar virus would appear. Jeremy Hunt was the Minister for health and his response was to ignore the findings because the government was applying it's austerity programme.  Other countries commissioned their own reports and Germany decided to prepare by investing in testing equipment, PPE and ventilators etc.

Our medics are truly heroic but it breaks my heart to see how they have been struggling. They deserve so much better and when all this is over I hope they are rewarded and our NHS properly funded.

Take care everyone and stay safe.

K.

[CLKD]

Sadly the governments of the day have cut back and cut back ............ and this will probably soon be forgotten by the next government.  When I left the NHS in 1983 beds were being cut ......... in a small Hospital.  Since then someone decided in their wisdom to fine Health Authorities if they didn't meet 'targets' WTF ....... these targets put into place by people who had NEVER worked in the NHS not even as cleaners 

I know several NHS staff that have left due to unsafe working conditions: not enough qualified staff, not enough equipment or PPE.  Most went to New Zealand, Oz or South Africa. 

These targets were never going to help the NHS but the governments of the day failed to listen to the Consultants etc. who worked at the front line.  Every day our NHS is struggling with lack of beds, lack of guidance and understanding from the top, lack of equipment: if the public were aware of how many pieces of equipment are stored in corridors/basements because the governments won't fund staff to run them .......... now perhaps the public will get behind the NHS by beginning at their local MPs offices and shout, shout, shout ........ even if Taxes have to rise.

[CLKD]

That simply isn't good enough is it  .  Because 'they' thought that it wouldn't happen, so were all on a 'jolly' at the Public's expense?

And several residents dying in a care home in Bedfordshire  . 

R Tubes still running, that was an accident waiting to happen surely 

[Sparrow]

We had one of the worst intensive care bed ratios in Europe, before the virus, so no wonder we are in trouble.

Ten years of NHS underfunding is costing us dear now.

[jillydoll]

Hi Everyone.

Good news, ...he's on the mend. ( I said this last time, and I jinxed him)
After a couple days of not getting very far, he's starting to eat more, and feels better.
His oxygen levels are still being monitored closely, but have been lowered.
He's sitting out in the chair more often too.
Hopefully, maybe the weekend or beginning of next week he?ll be home.
Covid was not detected at all, he had a bacterial pneumonia, BUT because all this covid is going on, they automatically assumed he had it.
He has to self isolate for seven days when he gets home, just to be safe.
I cannot open his bags with all the washing in them, for 72 hours. Just incase there's any bugs on them. They think after this time they will be dead, if there is any, then they can be washed, on a hot wash. Doc said it?ll take weeks and weeks for him to fully recover, he had a very bad pneumonia, upper and lower lungs filled with it, both lungs too.
He's been very, very, lucky. I'm so glad we called that last ambulance when we did, had we not of, I shudder to think what would've happened.
So onwards and upwards, keeping fingers crossed he doesn't relapse again. But he's certainly better than he was.
Xx

[Sparrow]

Good news JD.  Better to be lucky than rich.

[CLKD]

So pleased for your news - do you have access to a chest freezer?  If so put his washing into plastic bags and his bags into the freezer for a week B4 washing.  From frozen to a boil wash should kill anything lurking. 

I think the whole issue was badly handled, jillydoll - no one should be assumed to have C-19 ......... this put his treatment back by days ...... they say that C-19 survivors will take 6 months to recover and one is saying that after being on a breathing machine, she has to remember to breath.  It's also the psychological side of it to ..........

Hopefully the Hospital won't discharge him until he is much much better!

10+ years Shadyglade  - I came out in the 1980s and monies were being withdrawn then, if annual allocation hadn't been spent by the Hospital within the 12 months, it was assumed that they weren't required so the next year less was allocated.  With all the improvements in health care more money should have been inveested, not taken away.  .

[Two hoots]

Oh good news, I hope he realises he's got women all over the UK wishing him well 

[Joaniepat]

Wow, that's brilliant news jillydoll, so pleased!

JP x

[jillydoll]

Thanks everyone...... Yes, shady, who needs money when your happy! x

Yes, great news, praying now he continues. it's been a hard slog for us, Christ knows for him.
It was badly handled, I agree, but I think the NHS is on its knees, and so, so worried about this covid, that everything else is set aside. Maybe that's harsh, it's on the front line, and so many people with it, they?re overwhelmed, and all they?re thinking about IS covid. 
But after three tests, all negative, they?re thinking he didn't have it to start with, but that was just one doctor who told us that, who has been amazing, not sure other doctors would have the same opinion. His pneumonia mimicked the same symptoms as covid, and because covid leaves people with pneumonia, no wonder they thought it was it. Who really knows, after all, the tests are only 70% accurate anyway. ..🤷‍♀️
The main thing is, they've sorted him out, and that doctor has been brilliant, she really took the time to talk to us, explain things, and give us her time. I just wish I could give her a massive hug and say thank you, face to face. 
So girls, a few more prayers off you all please, just until he gets home.
And for me, 😆 I'm totally wrecked, so tired out, anxiety higher than usual, and some days have been really hard. You can imagine, I haven't had a good day today really, it's like everything's caught up with me. So I'm hoping tomorrow will be better after I get some sleep.
Sleep? What's that when it's at home? 😆😂
Jaypos been amazing, she was always there for me, always nosey,  😂🤣 and you know what Jay?
never mind your 'two meals for a fiver? lady, I'm having a porterhouse steak! 🤣😂
Thanks for all your well wishes, means a lot .
Stay safe ladies. xxxxx

[jillydoll]

Thank you Joaniepat. xx

[Joaniepat]

Jillydoll, I bet you'll sleep better tonight now you've had some good news, hope so anyway. Sweet dreams 😴 xx

[dangermouse]

Lovely news. x

[rolercoasterhell]

It is so reassuring to read such clear-headed, logical and sensible posts about corona here. Thank you. I am so tired of the hysteria, skewed statistics and useless politicians in this horrific time and it seems that a fair few of you on here are too.

I do not think that anyone is putting these deaths into context. How much higher is the death rate to normal? How many people are dying due to not getting adequate treatment for other conditions? Is the suicide/abuse/crime rate going up and, if so, how many lives are being lost due to this? Are lockdown measures helping in the short term and long term?

I don't know. I wish I could believe the media but I am not sure I do. I know that this is a horrendous situation but I have two friends that work in hospitals and they say that it is extremely quiet. They are both very worried that people are not receiving adequate care for other conditions.

I appreciate the information about deaths from other flu strains. Thank you whoever posted those.

[Barnacle]

That's fantastic news Jilly, i will be kepping you all in my thoughts xx