Japan Jambo Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Jonathan Van-Tam misses knighthood ceremony due to Covid - BBC News Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 (edited) Left work at 4 on Monday ran to bus stop it was raining jumped into the bus stop few folk sitting down. I was asked by a middle age woman to put a mask on or get out the bus stop because I was to close to her 😂 I’m 6ft she was sitting down her head was lucky it it was in line with my stomach and over a meter apart. I just laughed and continued to put my earphones in. She got on the bus first she was standing at the stairs I went to go up them I stopped and asked her tell everyone on the bus they are too close and without face masks on and you maybe get a seat. Edited May 18, 2022 by Stu_HMFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Stu_HMFC said: Left work at 4 on Monday ran to bus stop it was raining jumped into the bus stop few folk sitting down. I was asked by a middle age woman to put a mask on or get out the bus stop because I was to close to her 😂 I’m 6ft she was sitting down her head was lucky it it was in line with my stomach and over a meter apart. I just laughed and continued to put my earphones in. She got on the bus first she was standing at the stairs I went to go up them I stopped and asked her tell everyone on the bus they are too close and without face masks on and you maybe get a seat. More polite in my response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobri Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 No doubt Scotland will be similar, will people gladly now take these possibly along with flu(remember that🤪)jab every year or so?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Just now, escobri said: No doubt Scotland will be similar, will people gladly now take these possibly along with flu(remember that🤪)jab every year or so?. The vast majority of vaccinated people I know are not wanting to take another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobri Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 minute ago, indianajones said: The vast majority of vaccinated people I know are not wanting to take another. What if the passports come back though,Would that have an influence ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 13 minutes ago, escobri said: What if the passports come back though,Would that have an influence ? The vaccine bribe you mean? Probably would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 28 minutes ago, escobri said: will people gladly now take these possibly along with flu(remember that🤪)jab every year or so?. Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, indianajones said: The vast majority of vaccinated people I know are not wanting to take another. People I know are the opposite about taking another. Tbf a few have underlying health conditions. Edited May 20, 2022 by The Real Maroonblood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 hour ago, escobri said: No doubt Scotland will be similar, will people gladly now take these possibly along with flu(remember that🤪)jab every year or so?. Without a doubt. I don't have the luxury of perfect/good health, therefore anything which could improve my odds if I caught covid or the flu or pneumonia or whatever else which could have a serious detrimental effect on me because of my health,then I'll take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 56 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: People I know are the opposite about taking another. Tbf a few have underlying health conditions. Yep. They 100% have their place. Totally down to the individual of course. I just hope the divide that was caused during the first roll out isn't repeated ( i dont think it will be). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Without a doubt. I don't have the luxury of perfect/good health, therefore anything which could improve my odds if I caught covid or the flu or pneumonia or whatever else which could have a serious detrimental effect on me because of my health,then I'll take it. Absolutely I’m in that category as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, indianajones said: Yep. They 100% have their place. Totally down to the individual of course. I just hope the divide that was caused during the first roll out isn't repeated ( i dont think it will be). 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobri Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 that's a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/first-minister-nicola-sturgeon-tests-24021559 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 hour ago, escobri said: that's a shame. Awe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 So Boris thought he was right to thank his staff who were leaving during these parties. I bet folk would have loved to say goodbye to their family members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBJambo Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 How is Sturgeon doing? More to the point how is her “husband”? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 58 minutes ago, ri Alban said: So Boris thought he was right to thank his staff who were leaving during these parties. I bet folk would have loved to say goodbye to their family members. Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 An NHS study has found that more than 3000 diabetics died because check-up's were suspended during lockdown. https://timetotimes.com/covid-lockdown-blamed-for-deaths-of-more-than-3000-diabetics/ I can relate to this, because I've mentioned on this thread that I went 2 years without either a diabetic or a cardiac check-up, and in that time my diabetes was raging out of control, it's under control now, but has that done any long term damage, something we'll not know for a while. I can see more and more of these type of studies finding that the lockdowns had major unexpected consequences for many people with long-term conditions. I think one of the lessons that'll have to be learnt for any future pandemic/lockdown, is that check-up's have to continue to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 58 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: An NHS study has found that more than 3000 diabetics died because check-up's were suspended during lockdown. https://timetotimes.com/covid-lockdown-blamed-for-deaths-of-more-than-3000-diabetics/ I can relate to this, because I've mentioned on this thread that I went 2 years without either a diabetic or a cardiac check-up, and in that time my diabetes was raging out of control, it's under control now, but has that done any long term damage, something we'll not know for a while. I can see more and more of these type of studies finding that the lockdowns had major unexpected consequences for many people with long-term conditions. I think one of the lessons that'll have to be learnt for any future pandemic/lockdown, is that check-up's have to continue to be done. Not “unexpected consequences” at all collateral damage of lockdowns - the gazillions starving in far flung places not on our telly as well forewarned by unicef etc won’t be unexpected either (tho can see that trying to be pinned on the Ukraine war) glad yours is back under control and hopefully no fundamental damage 😃👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 5 hours ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: An NHS study has found that more than 3000 diabetics died because check-up's were suspended during lockdown. https://timetotimes.com/covid-lockdown-blamed-for-deaths-of-more-than-3000-diabetics/ I can relate to this, because I've mentioned on this thread that I went 2 years without either a diabetic or a cardiac check-up, and in that time my diabetes was raging out of control, it's under control now, but has that done any long term damage, something we'll not know for a while. I can see more and more of these type of studies finding that the lockdowns had major unexpected consequences for many people with long-term conditions. I think one of the lessons that'll have to be learnt for any future pandemic/lockdown, is that check-up's have to continue to be done. Sorry to hear this but glad your diabetes is under control . This should be a wake up call regarding any rush to a lockdown in the future . There’s plenty more healths still to surface too . Dread to think of oral cancer rates due to dentists being closed and or reluctant to offer appointments . Although they seem to be back on track but waiting lists are astronomical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBJambo Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 5 hours ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: An NHS study has found that more than 3000 diabetics died because check-up's were suspended during lockdown. https://timetotimes.com/covid-lockdown-blamed-for-deaths-of-more-than-3000-diabetics/ I can relate to this, because I've mentioned on this thread that I went 2 years without either a diabetic or a cardiac check-up, and in that time my diabetes was raging out of control, it's under control now, but has that done any long term damage, something we'll not know for a while. I can see more and more of these type of studies finding that the lockdowns had major unexpected consequences for many people with long-term conditions. I think one of the lessons that'll have to be learnt for any future pandemic/lockdown, is that check-up's have to continue to be done. Yep my mums a diabetic and hers were cancelled numerous times She was really suffering but Covid was the only show in town . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 34 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: Sorry to hear this but glad your diabetes is under control . This should be a wake up call regarding any rush to a lockdown in the future . There’s plenty more healths still to surface too . Dread to think of oral cancer rates due to dentists being closed and or reluctant to offer appointments . Although they seem to be back on track but waiting lists are astronomical At the dentist tomorrow, not had to wait that long from the check-up to work being done, 5 weeks, that's not too bad considering my practice has went from 3 down to only 2 dentists in the last month and of course it's my usual dentist who has left, so it's somebody I've never had before tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 19 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: At the dentist tomorrow, not had to wait that long from the check-up to work being done, 5 weeks, that's not too bad considering my practice has went from 3 down to only 2 dentists in the last month and of course it's my usual dentist who has left, so it's somebody I've never had before tomorrow. Oh well thats good. To be fair my dentist is getting there now. Have an appointment next week, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, GBJambo said: Yep my mums a diabetic and hers were cancelled numerous times She was really suffering but Covid was the only show in town . Still is at many GP surgeries. My son hurt his hip a month to 6 weeks ago, could hardly walk and was really sore, phoned his local GP's surgery, oh the doctors only doing phone consultations he was told, anyway 3 days later and no phone call from the doctor, so he called the surgery again, was told the doctors are really really busy and will phone him in the next day or so. One of my laddies friends told him he'd be quicker paying £40 at a private physio in Galashiels and get his hip examined, scanned, diagnosed & a treatment plan there and then, and that's exactly what he did. As for the phone call from his doctor, he's still waiting on that. Fecking useless some of them are, if it's not covid they are not interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Still is at many GP surgeries. My son hurt his hip a month to 6 weeks ago, could hardly walk and was really sore, phoned his local GP's surgery, oh the doctors only doing phone consultations he was told, anyway 3 days later and no phone call from the doctor, so he called the surgery again, was told the doctors are really really busy and will phone him in the next day or so. One of my laddies friends told him he'd be quicker paying £40 at a private physio in Galashiels and get his hip examined, scanned, diagnosed & a treatment plan there and then, and that's exactly what he did. As for the phone call from his doctor, he's still waiting on that. Fecking useless some of them are, if it's not covid they are not interested. I managed to get a face to face GP appointment a few weeks ago. But only after going through various hoops to see her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: I managed to get a face to face GP appointment a few weeks ago. But only after going through various hoops to see her. Some are not keen at all to see people face to face, despite being told that they need to see more people face to face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 10 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Some are not keen at all to see people face to face, despite being told that they need to see more people face to face. Yes your right. They have got used to the other way of working. I can see some positives about the new procedure but i still think that any GP worth their salt should try as much to see someone face to face as they may spot other issues regarding the patient. Plus some . many people like the human face to face interaction too. In particular older people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 21 hours ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Still is at many GP surgeries. My son hurt his hip a month to 6 weeks ago, could hardly walk and was really sore, phoned his local GP's surgery, oh the doctors only doing phone consultations he was told, anyway 3 days later and no phone call from the doctor, so he called the surgery again, was told the doctors are really really busy and will phone him in the next day or so. One of my laddies friends told him he'd be quicker paying £40 at a private physio in Galashiels and get his hip examined, scanned, diagnosed & a treatment plan there and then, and that's exactly what he did. As for the phone call from his doctor, he's still waiting on that. Fecking useless some of them are, if it's not covid they are not interested. My old man phoned up for an appointment and was told he can expect the doctor to phone him back on the 10th of June, which was in 3 weeks time. Hopefully the call will come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboross Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 21 hours ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Still is at many GP surgeries. My son hurt his hip a month to 6 weeks ago, could hardly walk and was really sore, phoned his local GP's surgery, oh the doctors only doing phone consultations he was told, anyway 3 days later and no phone call from the doctor, so he called the surgery again, was told the doctors are really really busy and will phone him in the next day or so. One of my laddies friends told him he'd be quicker paying £40 at a private physio in Galashiels and get his hip examined, scanned, diagnosed & a treatment plan there and then, and that's exactly what he did. As for the phone call from his doctor, he's still waiting on that. Fecking useless some of them are, if it's not covid they are not interested. I'm not sure if it's the same in the Borders but certainly in East Lothian and I believe in Edinburgh you can skip the GP and self refer to an NHS Physio. I did this a few weeks ago for a knee issue, same day phone consultation with the physio, a face to face assessment within a week and a follow up booked in for mid-June, great service. Problem is the NHS at large and the local health partnerships do a poor job of advertising/guiding people to these services so people end up funnelling through a GP when it's not really necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Jamboross said: I'm not sure if it's the same in the Borders but certainly in East Lothian and I believe in Edinburgh you can skip the GP and self refer to an NHS Physio. I did this a few weeks ago for a knee issue, same day phone consultation with the physio, a face to face assessment within a week and a follow up booked in for mid-June, great service. Problem is the NHS at large and the local health partnerships do a poor job of advertising/guiding people to these services so people end up funnelling through a GP when it's not really necessary. Did this last year for my frozen shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Four and a half million missed GP appointments this year already I heard the other day. A massive problem that the governments are too scared to try and rectify. Easier just to call GP's lazy tbf. I get charged £12 if I miss a dental appointment and have only ever done it once.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBJambo Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Dirk McClaymore said: My old man phoned up for an appointment and was told he can expect the doctor to phone him back on the 10th of June, which was in 3 weeks time. Hopefully the call will come. That’s a ****ing disgrace but I’m not surprised. What was their excuse for it being so long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Dirk McClaymore said: My old man phoned up for an appointment and was told he can expect the doctor to phone him back on the 10th of June, which was in 3 weeks time. Hopefully the call will come. Really FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Jamboross said: I'm not sure if it's the same in the Borders but certainly in East Lothian and I believe in Edinburgh you can skip the GP and self refer to an NHS Physio. I did this a few weeks ago for a knee issue, same day phone consultation with the physio, a face to face assessment within a week and a follow up booked in for mid-June, great service. Problem is the NHS at large and the local health partnerships do a poor job of advertising/guiding people to these services so people end up funnelling through a GP when it's not really necessary. They have started rolling that out, my GP has a resident physio now, but it's not reached where my laddie lives, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 15 hours ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: They have started rolling that out, my GP has a resident physio now, but it's not reached where my laddie lives, yet. Assume he isn’t in Edinburgh ? Self referral for physio in Edinburgh has been going for a while. My experience of NHS physio isn’t the best though so wouldn’t recommend it. Depending on the needs you would be better paying for someone who specialises in the type of injury/condition needing treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Dazo said: Assume he isn’t in Edinburgh ? Self referral for physio in Edinburgh has been going for a while. My experience of NHS physio isn’t the best though so wouldn’t recommend it. Depending on the needs you would be better paying for someone who specialises in the type of injury/condition needing treatment. Yip, in the Borders, and that's exactly what he ending up doing, seen a physio in Galashiels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Am in Dunfermline and had a few health issues over the past couple of years. Some phone consults early doors but have had regular GP in person appointments for quite some time now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) On 20/05/2022 at 08:18, The Real Maroonblood said: People I know are the opposite about taking another. Tbf a few have underlying health conditions. Take it, don't take it. And most people quietly do. Except the Lego munchers, like some on here, who tell us how it's their right to chose, while mocking others who also chose. I also see others mocking fat people, who like to eat food, while those folk eat a variety of other things, which I'm sure could be bad for your health. Lego, Drugs, STD. Edited June 3, 2022 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 4 hours ago, ri Alban said: Take it, don't take it. And most people quietly do. Except the Lego munchers, like some on here, who tell us how it's their right to chose, while mocking others who also chose. I also see others mocking fat people, who like to eat food, while those folk eat a variety of other things, which I'm sure could be bad for your health. Lego, Drugs, STD. You started so well then rapidly turned into said Lego muncher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBJambo Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 4 hours ago, ri Alban said: Take it, don't take it. And most people quietly do. Except the Lego munchers, like some on here, who tell us how it's their right to chose, while mocking others who also chose. I also see others mocking fat people, who like to eat food, while those folk eat a variety of other things, which I'm sure could be bad for your health. Lego, Drugs, STD. Triggered fat man 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 6 hours ago, GBJambo said: Triggered fat man 😂 Not at all. Just an observation of the thread and its head injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobri Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Sick with covid or under the knife? #plasticSturgeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 59 minutes ago, escobri said: Sick with covid or under the knife? #plasticSturgeon Both ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Is covid still a thing or is it unpopular now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 42 minutes ago, Herbert. said: Is covid still a thing or is it unpopular now? Yes and yes. Reporting has been reduced to weekly, but Scotland's daily case numbers are still averaging over 1,000. The number of people in hospital is also up on the previous week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Herbert. said: Is covid still a thing or is it unpopular now? Both. It still exists, but people have now moved on and are treating it as it should be, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Numbers going up in Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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