@_ImRussell@jamiehepburn@NHSuk@NHSForthValley@theSNP Unacceptable. For anyone; but for the very young and very old who are at greater risk of sudden deterioration, this is beyond ridiculous. How many more families have to lose a loved one before the system is radically re-examined? As a nurse of 39 years, a mum and now nana. Enough
Today, after my 1 year old son had battled a nasty viral infection for a few days & started breathing abnormally, I phoned 111 (@NHSuk). On hold for an hour but then got through. Explained the situation to the handler, put on hold for another 15 mins to wait for a clinician. (1)
@NHSLanarkshire Lovely memories. This is one taken outside Coatbridge HC around 1975. May Kane, my mum Betty Whyte, and Kay Simpson all community midwifes.