Today, I made an
unexpected trip to A&E, which I suppose is what most A&E visits tend to
be.
Thankfully, it
wasn’t for anything too serious. The problem wasn’t mine but my dad’s and was
linked to a long-running condition and - while I don’t think the doctors are
too concerned - it has resulted in him staying in overnight, which is obviously
the best place for him to be if he isn’t well.
What was notable
throughout my time there today (as it always is when I’ve been in a similar situation) is how incredibly caring and committed the staff there tend
to be. The service they provide is exceptional, not least when you consider the
punishing work hours and the lack of funding and support the NHS gets from the
government, despite providing perhaps our most vital service. Still, at least
Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle this week resulted in Jeremy Hunt maintaining
his post as Health Secretary, which can only be due to the fantastic job he
does.
(Everything I
wrote was true except the last sentence; the man’s a bobble-headed gimp).