I suppose that being in "Lockdown" for circa 3 months with my COPD allied to being a Septuagenarian is essential.
However, in order to cope with this, I thought of taking my angst out on a blog and I've also been contemplating what will things look like when this pandemic finally is over!
The first thing that occurs to me is that I have very serious concerns about the welfare of those N.H.S. stalwarts who are spending their time on the front line of fighting this virus, especially their mental well-being ! It's all very well the public "clapping" in the streets every Thursday evening at 8 p.m. but in truth what good does that do other than assuage our individual consciences that we are supporting them!
Notwithstanding the fact that his "Party" cheered when they defeated a vote on a potential pay-rise for the nurses amongst others within the NHS, they then promptly awarded themselves £10,000 lump sum for equipment to work from home. Doubtless none of them had a computer, printer and internet access from their homes (whether it be their first, second or indeed third homes).
Other countries have bitten the financial bullet and made efforts to recognise (and in financial terms) their health workers. Britain though decided to give them a "Badge" which is as much use as a chocolate fireguard, especially as it was undoubtedly sourced at the cheapest rate going!
The sights and emotions that our N.H.S. personnel have had to go through in every shift they put in, is so far beyond the imagination and understanding of those of us who depend on them.
Care workers too, deserve recognition for their unstinting devotion to their care and residents. Their lot is even more galling insofar that they are on rock bottom wages and at the back of the queue for P.P.E.
However, in order to cope with this, I thought of taking my angst out on a blog and I've also been contemplating what will things look like when this pandemic finally is over!
The first thing that occurs to me is that I have very serious concerns about the welfare of those N.H.S. stalwarts who are spending their time on the front line of fighting this virus, especially their mental well-being ! It's all very well the public "clapping" in the streets every Thursday evening at 8 p.m. but in truth what good does that do other than assuage our individual consciences that we are supporting them!
Especially this absolutely shameless harridan !
Notwithstanding the fact that his "Party" cheered when they defeated a vote on a potential pay-rise for the nurses amongst others within the NHS, they then promptly awarded themselves £10,000 lump sum for equipment to work from home. Doubtless none of them had a computer, printer and internet access from their homes (whether it be their first, second or indeed third homes).
Other countries have bitten the financial bullet and made efforts to recognise (and in financial terms) their health workers. Britain though decided to give them a "Badge" which is as much use as a chocolate fireguard, especially as it was undoubtedly sourced at the cheapest rate going!
The picture of a "Rabbit in the headlights" fall guy!
Care workers too, deserve recognition for their unstinting devotion to their care and residents. Their lot is even more galling insofar that they are on rock bottom wages and at the back of the queue for P.P.E.
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