by Verite Reily Collins | Feb 26, 2019 | News
Where the NHS excels Anyone who has attended an NHS conference recently knows you just can’t beat them when it comes to back-slapping and self-congratulation. But here is a video of a brave nurse who stood up to the big chiefs at an NHS Board meeting, and dared...
by Verite Reily Collins | Feb 20, 2019 | News
Watch out for your Heart As if having cancer wasn’t enough, my Consultant suddenly announced he wasn’t happy, and was sending me to the Royal Brompton heart hospital. No-one had bothered to tell me, but Hormone Therapy (Tamoxifen, Aromasin and Arimidex)...
by Verite Reily Collins | Feb 19, 2019 | Neuropathy
What is Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)? It wasn’t until I developed ‘clumpy feet’ that I learnt this could be a long-term side effect of treatment. ASCO (American Society for Clinical Oncology) says this can be a side effect of...
by Verite Reily Collins | Feb 15, 2019 | Tips & Tricks
My tips – which might or might not work for you Having had polio, I was used to thinking about possible reasons for pain attacks, and sorted out the following; often worked for me, but there is NO guarantee they will work for you, so make sure you discuss them...
by Verite Reily Collins | Feb 3, 2019 | News
Your GP surgery is changing Health Minister Matt Hancock has announced funding for 20,000 physios, pharmacists,paramedics and anyone else they can think of, to provide to back-up to GPs. We are even promised that GPs will provide fun and games with referrals to Zumba...