Tag: NHS

  • COVID Diary: Getting the needle

    Today was vaccination day, the 1st of May, my birthday month, and the start of what feels like the final chapter in our COVID Journey. It’s just that I really hate needles. The COVID UK vaccination roll-out is perfect. We got ahead of the game on research, development, and distribution. We had a plan and…

    COVID Diary: Getting the needle
  • COVID Diary: Throwing in the Towel.

    The second wave of COVID isn’t even close to peaking yet, so why does it appear we’ve given up already? As I waited at the busy crossroads today I was stopped in my tracks by an old man in a running suit and facemask, cutting across the centre of the 4-way traffic light system, oblivious…

    COVID Diary: Throwing in the Towel.
  • COVID Diary: Here comes the Rain

    As Autumn kicks in and we approach the flu season, are we prepared for what lies ahead? We’ve been blessed with a glorious spring and summer, COVID or no COVID, but today the heavens opened for what seems like the first time in months. Sure, it’s only a spot of rain, but it got me…

    COVID Diary: Here comes the Rain
  • Covid Diary: Remember clapping for the NHS?

    A few months ago, every Thursday at 8pm, we clapped for the NHS. Have we forgotten why? Has the United Kingdom gone mad? Only a few months ago we were in such a bad situation that the whole nation felt the need to come together to show solidarity and appreciation for the hard work and…

    Covid Diary: Remember clapping for the NHS?