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The Goose and Carrot Pub Thread

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roaringdragon · 30/08/2026 15:27

Everyone is welcome, and the thread disappears after 90 days.

Thank you for the last thread @lougle. I hope the doctor was helpful and DD2 isn’t feeling too rubbish this morning.

DS1 has used the last of his EOTAS hours today. There will be at least a few weeks before the EHCP is finalised and funding restarts. He will hopefully have his operation during that time, but it is still going to feel like a long time without that provision.

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PurringTiger · 30/08/2026 20:16

@Lougle i didn’t know that about burns. Good job you were a nurse poor DD2 has been let down.

PurringTiger · 30/08/2026 20:14

@NoHaudinMaWheest sorry you had A&E as well. DD done well to suffer a cold shower straight after burns.

im going away for a few days. The amount of preparation is huge. I’ve got a backpack stuffed with books and a pair of ear plugs. Things are surprisingly calm so far….

Lougle · 30/08/2026 20:11

@NoHaudinMaWheest oh no! I'm glad the burns aren't too serious, but of course that means they hurt more. I did my elective nursing placement in a burns unit and there was always a collective quiet sigh when the patient said "I'm really surprised, it doesn't hurt at all!", and a hint of joy when they came in saying 'Man this hurts so much more than I thought it would!'

I have to be honest, I've experienced some really underwhelming care for DD2 this week. The GP who didn't use the correct referral pathway, the surgical team didn't even see DD2 before declaring her fit for discharge, the junior doctors didn't even bother to examine her or take a history, and the 111 clinician (who we waited until midnight for) said that it was really difficult to assess by phone and they would normally recommend A&E, but I had to decide whether we could ride out the night or whether I take her in.

I decided to load her with a high dose of movicol to ensure there's no constipation at play (interoception is always an issue) and then I can be more sure that I need to make a fuss if she doesn't improve.

I'm still annoyed that the SHO told me her bloods had improved when her CRP had actually gone up.

NoHaudinMaWheest · 30/08/2026 17:12

roaringdragon I hope the wait for provision isn't too trying and that the timing of DS1's op is helpful. And thanks for the new thread.

lougle sorry Dd2 is still feeling unwell. Was the doctor helpful?

Our turn for a late evening hospital visit last night. Dd spilt a whole mug of freshly made cocoa over herself. After half an hour in a cold shower there were still some places that looked dodgy to me so we ended up in Minor Injuries via 111 and A&E. The burns were dressed but not thought to be very serious. She is feeling a lot better today.

Lougle · 30/08/2026 16:13

Thanks for the new thread @roaringdragon . It seems so unfair that you have a decision but the LA have weeks to implement it.

DD2 is still feeling unwell.

PurringTiger · 30/08/2026 15:38

@roaringdragon thanks for opening up. That sounds like a challenging time ahead for you all. Thanks for name change inspiration.