Got a call a few hours ago from hospital. My dad was at friends for dinner this evening, tripped and fell on way to the car. The scan showed fractures and he has a brain bleed. I was told they’d probably need to operate at another hospital and they sent the scans to another hospital who said they don’t need to operate and monitor him where he is. I assume he probably left the house around 10. A and E is busy, with a 13 hour wait. Hospitals are at capacity. Dr Google says quick action and operation (I know, I know). He can’t speak, can barely move one side, has vomited and was trying to push something out of his mouth which ended up being a blood clot. I’m wondering if the treatment path is right for him - how will I know? What would they say if it was King Charles? My poor dad - I spoke to him earlier today and all was fine. They want to monitor him in resus for another five hours. There is no ventilation, no masks, just vulnerable patients and shitloads of viruses about.