Yes, 'Climate Change' has become a major topic of discussion today, pursued by greenies, politicians, and anyone else with a particular 'interest' in the matter, regardless of their knowledge and qualifications.

We are being forced into living and behaving within restrictions in the hope and belief that we can prevent climate change.  We are spending money unwisely simply because the people in authority have decided that they can prevent this happening.  They will eventually be obliged to be upset and angry when none of their bright ideas achieve nothing.

Climate change is natural and has gone on for thousands if not millions of years.

The unfortunate thing is that we shall all have to suffer restrictions and problems simply because some people believe that they can control nature.

Quote from: Michael Rolls on Today at 09:24:26 AMas with most elements of health services, the provision of supply has failed to keep up with the rise in the population

It's true.
Not only illegal immigrants, who seem to be seen by medical personnel upon arrival, but also those elements of society who increase the population by breeding like rabbits.

Of course, this is also caused by mismanagement I am sure.  The government, civil service and other authorities seem either incompetent or unconcerned about the situation, just as long as they themselves are looked after.

I believe that one problem is that some people, perhaps many, hopefully pop in to the doctor's hoping for treatment for nothing more than a snivel.  Of course, they have to be seen, but unfortunately those with potentially dangerous symptoms are not seen quickly enough.  As a nation, we now seem to have lost any common sense these days.

One solution, which I believe goes on in our GP practice, is for patients to be seen by an 'associate practitioner', a qualified person who may have been a nurse or possibly someone under training, to see the routine matters.  This makes a lot of sense, as they can identify real problems which really need attention.

However, I'm sure that some GP practices rely on unqualified receptionists to make decisions as whether a patient may be seen by a doctor.

On the other hand, I know that there are several GPs in my local practice and we are fortunate that, unlike some places, they are accessible when needed.

Quote from: Silver Tabby on Yesterday at 07:31:27 PMI am glad to say this one went well:-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-68869701

Of course.  Non-urban Yorkshire has not been taken over yet.
One of the true British areas of the country.

Unfortunately, our time will come.  😢😢😢

Some people are just so touchy!!!

Quote from: Alex on Today at 05:51:33 AMFacebook is great for sharing photos, it's also pretty good for sharing stuff like recipes, tips, local tradesmen etc, et bloody cetera 

I agree.  I use it regularly.

Today at 10:23:52 AM

Quote from: Raven on Today at 06:53:56 AMWell thank you, I'll remember NOT to ask for help here, if I have a problem with computer/tablet/phone stuff. 

I was only joking.  If I knew what was needed, I'd be happy to help.

Swimming Done, messages done, time to head out with Dageus.

We must be well in the way to developing AI diagnoses and subsequent medication prescriptions and/or referrals, hopefully with a human being keeping a check on things to mimimise errors.

Can envisage the day where automated AI body scanners are readily available, which will be able to identify potential anomalies. 

thank you - I tried several translations starting with 'Muslim' but couldn't come up with anything sensible

Quote from: Scrumpy on Today at 09:23:54 AMMarried at first sight Australia.. Alex is a big fan.. But keep it quiet.. She is not proud of that fact..

I think I'd rather stick my head into a food processor to get the same mental stimulation.