Something practical (Long read -sorry);

Good advice Maw, well said.

Thanks MawB you've just saved me a job. A friend WhatsApp'd this to me yesterday and I've shared it with my family. Was just thinking of posting it on here...... really sensible advice

Thanks for that Maw very useful

Good idea Callistemon we usually have a packed rucksack in the car, in case we get stuck somewhere in the Winter, or decide to stay away overnight. I’ll fish the bag out of the car later and repack it. I think there might be some chocolate in there!

Thanks very much, MawB, I have just emailed this sensible advice to family and friends.

Thank you Maw. I have just one problem - viz. that things like honey, paracetamol, teabags etc., have vanished and none can tell me when they will be back on shelves.
Excuse me, I now have to rush to Sainsbury’s to use my over 70s preferential hour...

Thank you Maw. I found it reassuring.

Just what we need. Straight forward common sense. Thank you Maw for that excellent post.

Yes, thank you MawB

Superb post Maw, thank you

Very helpful, practical advice which ought to stop people panicking. Suspect it’s the older generation who will cope best with the demands of home nursing.

My case is packed, with a green ribbon tied to teh handle, so that my husband can easily find it. In fact I reminded him last night, but has probably not listened.

The last time I ended up in hospital, it was at the very bottom of a cupboard. He was not in the least bit amused, neither were my children.

I have also made a card for him, pinned next to the phone which tells him what to say, if I need help.

I would also add that it may be a good idea to keep a bag packed with night clothes and toiletries just in case you did have the misfortune to develop this and have to be hospitalised.

BlueSky , my problem is that my doctor's is in the next town and pharmacy is next to it. Home delivery is not an option.
My daughter is going to go on Saturday morning and collect it.
My surgery is closed at the moment, receptionists ill and GPs answering phones. I will be surprised if the script has actually been written.

Thanks maw. Its good to hear some informed common sense advice.

Marydoll can't your chemist deliver? I'm hoping they'll decide to issue longer repeats 2/3 months instead of monthly.

I can ring my chemist if I need anything as they know my medications and what is or isn't alright to take should I be unlucky, other than that I won't be going over the doorstep.

The above was written with good straightforward advice.

Thank you maw

MawB that is very helpful, thank you.

Thanks maw I have been looking for something like this. Good advice.

Thanks, Maw. Sensible advice.

As recommended above, I spoke to my GP yesterday and he has given me a prescription for a rescue pack to use if my chest flares up.

The only problem is, how do I collect the prescription, when queues at the pharmacy are half way down the street and I'm grounded?
Poor DH will have to take the strain again.

Thank you Maw very informative.