by Verite Reily Collins | Jul 9, 2020 | Diary Archive
Yet another scandal hits the NHS, this time contained in the Cumberlege Report, covering investigations into Primodos, sodium valproate and pelvic mesh, and chaired by Baroness Cumberlege. Taking its title from The Hippocratic Oath, … First, Do No Harm –...
by Verite Reily Collins | Jul 5, 2020 | NHS
Lockdown swiped away waiting lists Now hospitals cautiously offer appointments again I am now starting to get phone calls from physios and consultants saying they can restore a cancelled appointment – with caution. So, if you are desperately wanting an...
by Verite Reily Collins | Jul 1, 2020 | News
Is the Prime Minister a Bull in the China Shop? Watching Boris on TV reminds me of the proverbial bull, out of his depth but causing havoc. Hair, eyes and hands flailing around, Bojo is in full spoilt brat mode, as he announces massive Government expenditure...
by Verite Reily Collins | Jun 23, 2020 | News
Months after lockdown started, am I alone in still being confused by Government advice? The once daily Talking Heads performance from Downing Street left me bemused. Then I get an official four-page letter with the above heading – and I was still confused....
by Verite Reily Collins | Jun 11, 2020 | Diary Archive
Currently the media is full of comment about relaxing regulations around lockdown. But, if we have successfully self-isolated, and probably developed a new way of life, there is nothing to say we have to revert back to how we were before. If we are worried about...