It would have to happen on the day that Europe went into daylight-saving time, so now that we’re on Irish Standard Time, I was awake at 06:00 to ensure that I would be on the 08:41 train from Portarlington to … Continue reading AstraZeneca jab 1 received this morning
Since the Covid-19 pandemic started last year, we have been restricting our movements in general in line with the guidance from the Government of Ireland. This morning, we have had to go one stage further. Andrew has not been feeling … Continue reading New challenge: restricted movements while husband self-isolates
All through the COVID-19 pandemic, those of us who are receiving kidney dialysis have been told by the HSE in Ireland that we are at very high risk (extremely vulnerable) of serious illness from COVID-19 if [we] are on dialysis … Continue reading Reprioritisation of dialysis patients for the COVID-19 vaccine
Additional note It should be noted that the advice below goes further than that provided by Ireland’s HSE even for those who are Cocooning. Everyone in Ireland should all be following the advice of the HSE. I think it is … Continue reading Helpful guide for shopping during the COVID-19 outbreak: UPDATED
In case anyone has not seen what UNAIDS has said about what people living with HIV need to know about Covid-19, I am reposting their information here. These are difficult times for all of us. UNAIDS is urging people to … Continue reading What people living with HIV need to know about Covid-19
Whilst I do not live in the UK currently, I do share the love of the NHS that unites people living in the UK like nothing else can. But it would be nothing without the incredible people – doctors, nurses, paramedics, midwives, cleaners and many more – that work selflessly and tirelessly, day in and day out, to make sure we can all access free, life-saving care whenever we need it. If you agree, join me in signing the Scram News open letter to say thank you to NHS staff, especially during the coronavirus outbreak: Thanks! Continue reading The NHS and coronavirus
This week we cannot avoid the news about the new Coronavirus and its current spread across the world. It has had an impact on the dialysis patients like myself in Tullamore Hospital. The dialysis unit is now more isolated from … Continue reading COVID-19 and dialysis patients
With all the talk about Coronavirus COVID-19, we’ve sensible advice from the Government of Ireland. Please do take steps to stop the spread of the virus. Continue reading Important health information about #Coronavirus #COVID19
