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Random Irritations

Rarely post in this thread ........My irritation was the snotty nurse who called and upset my mum on Wednesday asking for an explanation as to why she hadn't turned up for an appointment at Halton General. After panicking my mum checked her diary and the appointment letter actually said that the appointment was on the 15th Dec. The nurse said that this couldn't be possible as they don't do appointments like this on Saturday. After a lot of huffing and puffing they agreed that they could 'squeeze' her in yesterday, and upon arrival my mum explained that she had never missed an appointment in her life (she is always 1 hour early for everything) and showed them the letter. It was met with no apology , a shrug of the shoulders and she was sent down for the regular procedure she has to have done. Upon arrival, and recovery, the ward was empty. There were 3 nurses were sat around eating biscuits and playing on their phones for the entire time we were on the ward.

The NHS is a wonderful thing, and i hope that experiences like this are a minority. However, it does leave a sour taste and makes you wonder about the administration and the money they waste that could be diverted to other areas of the NHS that are in need.
 
Slime said:
People interviewed last evening who's lives were effectively put on pause because o2 had an issue!
Absolutely hilarious that some people just can't function without they're bloody phone.
GET A REAL LIFE!!
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Not sure what it says about me but I'm on O2 and didn't even know there was an issue until the news this morning!
 
The DVLA and the Highway Code.

I cannot believe that they did not tell me it is now totally optional whether or not to use your indicators whilst driving, especially in the rain and during the school run.
 
Pathetic Shark said:
The DVLA and the Highway Code.

I cannot believe that they did not tell me it is now totally optional whether or not to use your indicators whilst driving, especially in the rain and during the school run.
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Amazing how many people spend many thousands on a car and forget to buy the indicator option...
 
AmandaJR said:
Not sure what it says about me but I'm on O2 and didn't even know there was an issue until the news this morning!
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It says that you do have a real life. (y)
I was referencing those interviewed on TV yesterday who genuinely didn't know how to cope.
Imagine, they may learn how to walk along a pavement in a straight line whilst looking forward, they may even learn how to smile at people and say hello!
 
Slime said:
It says that you do have a real life. (y)
I was referencing those interviewed on TV yesterday who genuinely didn't know how to cope.
Imagine, they may learn how to walk along a pavement in a straight line whilst looking forward, they may even learn how to smile at people and say hello!
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In fairness, the only point in the day it would have been annoying for me would be my commute to and from work. Sitting on the train for 40 mins is very boring without Facebook/Reddit/etc to have a look through. I'd probably end up dozing off and that gives me a bad neck.
 
Not feeling too much love for the very officious platform attendant at Reading Station who gave my wife a lot of hassle for not having a platform or other ticket after she had seen her best pal onto her train home after spending the afternoon together in Reading. Her best pal is seriously ill with an incurable/inoperable brain tumour and can get very confused and very upset when they part. They both know that the clock is ticking for her - and parting is always difficult and upsetting.
 
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Pedestrians - the amount of times in recent weeks that I’ve had to slam on the brakes in the city centre because individuals just cross the road oblivious to cars. One young lady jumped a mile this morning when I hit the horn when she had no idea I was just six feet away from her.
 
Junior said:
Rarely post in this thread ........My irritation was the snotty nurse who called and upset my mum on Wednesday asking for an explanation as to why she hadn't turned up for an appointment at Halton General. After panicking my mum checked her diary and the appointment letter actually said that the appointment was on the 15th Dec. The nurse said that this couldn't be possible as they don't do appointments like this on Saturday. After a lot of huffing and puffing they agreed that they could 'squeeze' her in yesterday, and upon arrival my mum explained that she had never missed an appointment in her life (she is always 1 hour early for everything) and showed them the letter. It was met with no apology , a shrug of the shoulders and she was sent down for the regular procedure she has to have done. Upon arrival, and recovery, the ward was empty. There were 3 nurses were sat around eating biscuits and playing on their phones for the entire time we were on the ward.

The NHS is a wonderful thing, and i hope that experiences like this are a minority. However, it does leave a sour taste and makes you wonder about the administration and the money they waste that could be diverted to other areas of the NHS that are in need.
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Unfortunately they ain't all angels - as much as many including possibly those you have the grumble about - would like to think and tell each other.

And that's not my view - it's that of my wife - a just very recently retired senior nurse specialist having worked all her 40ys working life in the NHS, and who has despaired ever more over recent years at the attitude of some of her colleagues. She says it used to be patient first always. But for many these days that does not seem to be the case - unfortunately.
 
Places that put your call in a queue and tell you endlessly you're next in line, please be patient etc., then hang up when it's your turn..........TWICE IN ROW!
 
GG26 said:
Pedestrians - the amount of times in recent weeks that I’ve had to slam on the brakes in the city centre because individuals just cross the road oblivious to cars. One young lady jumped a mile this morning when I hit the horn when she had no idea I was just six feet away from her.
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Was she on the phone, do you have an electric car ..................................... or was she just stupid?
I'm guessing the latter.
 
LIG said:
Places that put your call in a queue and tell you endlessly you're next in line, please be patient etc., then hang up when it's your turn..........TWICE IN ROW!
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After telling you that "You're call is important to us, please hold".
:mad:
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
Unfortunately they ain't all angels - as much as many including possibly those you have the grumble about - would like to think and tell each other.

And that's not my view - it's that of my wife - a just very recently retired senior nurse specialist having worked all her 40ys working life in the NHS, and who has despaired ever more over recent years at the attitude of some of her colleagues. She says it used to be patient first always. But for many these days that does not seem to be the case - unfortunately.
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I would have to take issue with your wifes view point. I will concede that there are some that are always out for number one and don't put patient care at the forefront. That said I would argue that for the vast majority it is not the majority and that for most, nursing and caring is still a vocation and they do it to their best ability. Many trusts like mine are now empowering staff to whistle blow on poor clinical performance and poor patient care and these are taking (in confidence) seriously. If there is no case to answer the whistleblower faces no sanctions. In my new department, staff are regularly trained and assessed on their skills and how to use the equipment
 
Aston Villa conceding in injury time to ruin a 4timer 🤬🤬
 
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