Why do people not realise that this behaviour also puts massive strain on the NHS?

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Running/jogging on icy pavements
Non essential journeys in the car on snowy/icy roads
'but we' re allowed out to exercise'
Careering down really steep hills on sledges. Facebook and WhatsApp full of this. Activity of choice in lockdown it seems.

I'm so sick of people not realising the potential harm they could be doing to already massively under pressure hospitals.

Feel so sorry for nhs doctors and nurses and hcps. Take your busiest day at work and multiple it by 100 and then throw in the mix that people's lives are in their hands- probably still not even close to the stress they are under.

I totally despair.

@BlueBaubles12 and how are u going to get to the sink? Climbing on the worktops ? U selfish woman . Pee in a cup and pour it down the sink. Infact just piss yourself in situ is prob safest

I have banned cycling for DH and the DCs (and me!) as I’m worried if one of us has an accident, we won’t be able to get an ambulance or get seen in time.

Surely it’s common sense to reduce risk in the current circumstances.

The joggers are wearing cleats on their trainers..........they're probably safer than most people walking to the shop for a pint of milk.

Aside from that no, I don't think people should sit staring into space for weeks........for a lot of people that burst of energy from a run or just getting outside is what keeps them going. Take that away and I can guarantee you there'll be an upsurge in people seeking mental health support.

We generally wear those yaktrax if it is icy anyway

The absolute biggest strain on the NHS will be stopping the children of nurses, midwives, cleaners, porters, HCAs, junior doctors etc going to school because “the non key worker parent can look after them, what makes them so special”. The parent that happens to pay all the bills.

It would be great if people could stop saying that, and think about the real world consequences of everything being what they consider fair.

How exactly do you think people can exercise safely outdoors in icy conditions that is no risk at all to slipping on ice?

I'm not sure that is possible. Even walking in this isn't safe (and thats not enough exercise for most people)

You are saying dont leave the house. Don't exercise - for a couple of months.

Its not just the physical damage that does, but the mental.

Yes we need to be careful right not because A&E is not pleasant in many parts of the country (although worth noting is ok in many areas), but shutting down completely for months is damaging and not practical.

[quote Changemaname1]@BlueBaubles12 and how are u going to get to the sink? Climbing on the worktops ? U selfish woman . Pee in a cup and pour it down the sink. Infact just piss yourself in situ is prob safest [/quote]
Don't be absurd. If OP wets him/herself, they'll need a shower or bath. Any idea how many falls occur in showers and baths?!

And I bet OP's not even got rails installed, the adrenaline junkie.

When I severely wedged a vertebrae (broken back) Jan 2016 during the Drs strike I arrived in an empty a&e dpt in excruciating pain and asked the nurse if there was an upright chair I could sit in. She said "nah not really, stand up if you can't sit".

Was quickly called through by the Dr who said I had a suspected broken back and had to lie flat and still and was displeased I had not been offered any pain relief. It was broken.

I phoned PALS and was told "my dear, there was a strike, do you realise how busy a&e/our nurses are". It was not busy. At. All.

Whilst I appreciate our hospitals may be very busy I think overall it is rather difficult to take the NHS bleat terribly seriously. I have yet to witness a nurse in my 60 years who does not natter and waste time. I am sorry to have to say it but it is my lived experience. Few care and every patented is afforded care and interactions in accordance with the lowest common denominator. "Now darlin/sweet'eart/luvvy we're rushed off our feet" against a background of squealing about blokes and Costa holidays arising from the nursing station and a cobby response lest they be asked to do anything - you know: pain relief, helping a child, etc.

We must all remain wrapped in cotton wool as well as ensuring we follow the regs I imagine.

I got kicked in the head by a horse during the last lockdown. Ended up in hospital for 3 days. Hopefully nothing that dramatic will happen this time.

I walk to work at 7.30 in the morning in the dark in black ice, snow etc to work for the NHS when the ground is at it's worse but I also run in the early evening as well when it has thawed a bit, properly equipped and is not as treacherous.....which one is the most riskiest ?

I think we should all be thinking more carefully about the risks we are taking. I didn’t run the other morning as the pavement felt very icy and I put it off until today. The last thing I want to do is to break something and lose my one and only exercise outlet!

A and E departments are empty - you’ll be fine OP!

Blame the tories for chronically underfunding our national health system for years.

@Springfern

I once had an allergic reaction to a condom...so I guess sex is off the table as well

Good god woman have you no shame, is there no end to your perverse selfishness? Not only sexual relations but on a table as well??

@GrannieD the most dangerous is the one that results in you ending up as a patient in a hospital where I live My local hospital had the highest level of hospital transmitted Covid in the UK - might have been toppled to 2nd place a week or two ago. The same hospital where the A&E staff entertained a stray cat for several weeks in the dept, letting it sleep in the laundry cupboard. Took it three CQC inspections to get to "good".

That is such a disrespectful comment to make at this exact time, @RosesAndHellebores.

I don’t deny you’ve witnessed that. Try witnessing this too, this is happening now: twitter.com/lbcnews/status/1347556733867225088?s=21

More accidents happen at home anyway

@HamishDent

I think we should all be thinking more carefully about the risks we are taking. I didn’t run the other morning as the pavement felt very icy and I put it off until today. The last thing I want to do is to break something and lose my one and only exercise outlet!

I always forgo running on ice- surely that comes under the remit of general common sense?

Do people really just think, 'Fuck it, it's free to get broken bones fixed,'?

Surely you try to avoid injury at all times circumstances because it's not fun to break bones?

Uh-oh... I'm pregnant, shoot me now!

Three weeks ago I fell over on an icy patch (it wasn't that cold but this was on a bridge). I know I shouldn't have been out, but I'm not sure how else I was supposed to go and teach...

Incidentally, we haven't been in A&E since a week before the first lockdown, as DS hasn't been ill at all (apart from chicken pox). I think that alone means we're doing our bit, as we were averaging at least a visit a month at one point.

Bearing in mind it's winter and we are likely to have ice for a little while.. are you saying people are selfish for going out running? Driving anywhere? (Not sure how you know they're not 'essential' journeys). I agree people shouldn't be doing ridiculously dangerous things at the moment, or ideally ever, but those seem quite reasonable activities.

Sledging is not a "dangerous activity". Get a grip!

Uh-oh... I'm pregnant, shoot me now!

We can't. THINK OF THE BURDEN ON THE NHS!

@Daydrambeliever

Sledging is not a "dangerous activity". Get a grip!

Only if you stay on the sledge. 😂

@User56770987

Running/jogging on icy pavements Non essential journeys in the car on snowy/icy roads 'but we' re allowed out to exercise' Careering down really steep hills on sledges. Facebook and WhatsApp full of this. Activity of choice in lockdown it seems.

I'm so sick of people not realising the potential harm they could be doing to already massively under pressure hospitals.

Feel so sorry for nhs doctors and nurses and hcps. Take your busiest day at work and multiple it by 100 and then throw in the mix that people's lives are in their hands- probably still not even close to the stress they are under.

I totally despair.

www.rospa.com/home-safety/advice/general/facts-and-figures

The home is the most common location for an accident to happen
Every year across the UK, there are approximately 6,000 deaths as a result of home accidents

Children under the age of five years and people in later life (those over the age of 65, and particularly those over 75) are most likely to have an accident at home

Falls are the most common accidents and can cause serious injury at any time of life, but the risk increases with age

More women than men over the age of 65 die as a result of an accident in the home; however, among children more boys than girls have accidents at home

More accidents happen in the lounge/living room than anywhere else in the home

The cost to society of UK home accidents has been estimated at £45.63billion (£45,630million) annually.