Page 7 | Why do people not realise that this behaviour also puts massive strain on the NHS?

Skipsurvey · 09/01/2021 08:44

yes you might not be able to get an ambulance and yes i have told my dm to be very very careful and not fall over in the ice but orthopaedic services are running.

Heathercob · 09/01/2021 08:47

I'm still riding, but my cob is older, and very sensible. I wouldn't consider riding a younger, or more flighty horse at the moment. I hack out down the beach, which my horse has been doing since she was four (she's 23 now), and this doesn't involve riding on any main roads. However, I'm not riding today ( and wouldn't during normal times) due to the ice. I will be walking down to the yard later to feed her though.

Skipsurvey · 09/01/2021 08:48

and last weekend i walked up a big hill and was frightened that i would fall and break something and it is just not a good time, no ambulance would be able to take me
as long as people are aware of the lack of ambulances.

Skipsurvey · 09/01/2021 08:49

on the other hand, every day i drive to work and am more frightened that i could crash and not be able to get any help.

Pinkclarko · 09/01/2021 08:56

You need to get a grip. Honestly, you do.

PositiveNegative · 09/01/2021 09:11

I'm with you OP.

The hyperbole on this thread is ridiculous.

Truth is, a lot of people don't really understand risk (likelihood x impact) and don't think of moderating their behaviours to reduce risk. Want to run? Good, find a gravelly path where you're less likely to slip. Want a refreshing walk? Great... Just try to minimise the chances of an RTA on the way, and focus on the exercise perhaps, rather than the Insta-factor.

People say the NHS is underfunded etc. But are completely oblivious to what it does. At some points in time, or in some places, you could die from complications of breaking your arm. In other places you'd be put back together but would be paying for it for years. There are so many people who take our fabulous NHS for granted... 'it's ok, I'll do this daft thing, someone will put me back together'.

A&E is for exactly that... Accidents (which are sometimes unavoidable) and emergencies (also unavoidable).

But all of that is boring, sensible, and not frothing or pearl-clutching.

2020in2020 · 09/01/2021 09:19

For fucks sake. Some people won’t be happy until we are welded into our homes “to save the NHS”.

Sparklingbrook · 09/01/2021 09:28

Nobody wants people ‘welded’ into their homes-such exaggeration. There’s a middle ground as far as risk is concerned, surely?

Lastbonestanding · 09/01/2021 09:36

So many people seem to want children to just sit on a chair for however long this takes. It has already taken nearly a year. It may take several more. "Just sit on a chair and stop moaning children. At least you are alive. Nevermind you would barely notice you had coronavirus if you got it. Just sit on that chair for your whole childhoods. It may possibly have a small impact on whether an elderly person who has already lived for 95 years gets a virus.'

Sparklingbrook · 09/01/2021 09:38

@Lastbonestanding

So many people seem to want children to just sit on a chair for however long this takes. It has already taken nearly a year. It may take several more. "Just sit on a chair and stop moaning children. At least you are alive. Nevermind you would barely notice you had coronavirus if you got it. Just sit on that chair for your whole childhoods. It may possibly have a small impact on whether an elderly person who has already lived for 95 years gets a virus.'

Oh are we back to the killing grannies argument again? Thought we were done with that.

TopBants · 09/01/2021 10:14

Maybe knock off a bit of parcourt and take great care when using chainsaws.

Who doesn't take great care when using chainsaws ordinarily?!

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Sparklingbrook · 09/01/2021 10:22

Never used a chainsaw ( I think that’s best left to the professionals) what even is ‘parcourt’ though?

TopBants · 09/01/2021 10:34

@Sparklingbrook

Never used a chainsaw ( I think that’s best left to the professionals) what even is ‘parcourt’ though?

Free running. Climbing up and over walls and railings and stuff, jumping off off footbridges... You're best off youtubing it.

Sparklingbrook · 09/01/2021 10:48

I'll give it a miss but thanks for the explanation anyway @TopBants.

Beeth0ven · 09/01/2021 12:55

The NHS’s only role is to help those who are injured or suffer ill health.

The idea that we should all avoid the minimal every day activities we are currently legally allowed to “protect the NHS” from having to do it’s only job is fucking ridiculous.

It is no ones job to protect the NHS (except the government). The NHS is here to support people to live healthy lives. Go jogging, go sledging, jump on the trampoline with your kids if you want and if you get hurt it’s your right to access the healthcare you have contributed financially to.

People are going totally nuts.

Gwenhwyfar · 09/01/2021 13:00

@Sparklingbrook

Nobody wants people ‘welded’ into their homes-such exaggeration. There’s a middle ground as far as risk is concerned, surely?

The OP said stay at home all the time. The middle ground would be the gym I suppose, but not open... Youtube videos inside or is that too dangerous too?

Sparklingbrook · 09/01/2021 13:02

You can do a Youtube workout if you want @Gwenhwyfar, at least you won't slip on the ice or fall off a sledge. it's up to you though.

Freewheelingoryx · 09/01/2021 13:05

@PositiveNegative

I'm with you OP.

The hyperbole on this thread is ridiculous.

Truth is, a lot of people don't really understand risk (likelihood x impact) and don't think of moderating their behaviours to reduce risk. Want to run? Good, find a gravelly path where you're less likely to slip. Want a refreshing walk? Great... Just try to minimise the chances of an RTA on the way, and focus on the exercise perhaps, rather than the Insta-factor.

People say the NHS is underfunded etc. But are completely oblivious to what it does. At some points in time, or in some places, you could die from complications of breaking your arm. In other places you'd be put back together but would be paying for it for years. There are so many people who take our fabulous NHS for granted... 'it's ok, I'll do this daft thing, someone will put me back together'.

A&E is for exactly that... Accidents (which are sometimes unavoidable) and emergencies (also unavoidable).

But all of that is boring, sensible, and not frothing or pearl-clutching.

Positivenegative that reply is far too sensible for Mumsnet ATM! All common sense and critical thinking has been abandoned.

Whatever9999 · 09/01/2021 13:05

@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.

What am I supposed to do, sit on my arse and do nothing for 6 weeks. In a normal year I would go and run on the treadmill at the gym, guess what I can't do that. So instead I'm mitigating the risk, running slower than I would normally and going on trail where I'm used to the surface being slippery. Guess what, regular runners don't want to get injured, we don't want to spend 6 weeks in a cast, so we

learn how to run in less than favourable conditions and
don't run in conditions where we are at risk of getting injured.

So this morning I was supposed to go out at around 7.30am (to avoid the fecking walkers that don't know how to go single file), but when I looked out the window I decided it was too icy to run the half mile to get on the trail in the half light and instead will be going out shortly.

Sparklingbrook · 09/01/2021 13:09

All common sense and critical thinking has been abandoned.

Could not agree more. It's really not that difficult when you think about it.

StCharlotte · 09/01/2021 13:24

@TopBants

Maybe knock off a bit of parcourt and take great care when using chainsaws.

Who doesn't take great care when using chainsaws ordinarily?!

You'd be surprised...

www.google.com/amp/s/www.standard.co.uk/news/wife-killed-in-chainsaw-accident-7081566.html%3famp

Nikki078 · 09/01/2021 13:40

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ThinkAboutItTomorrow · 09/01/2021 15:00

I'm struggling to tell if this is satire or not? Surely it's 'lighthearted'?

PoppiesinOctober · 09/01/2021 15:14

@User56770987

I just think outdoor exercise can be done safely and still have benefits to mental health. I'm not saying stay inside and don't do any exercise!

Soooo what are you suggesting then?