David O'Day
Well-Known Member
14 to 28 days from today is the big test
All figures still quickly heading in the right direction
They never closed in the first place. They stayed open for the children of anybody who didn’t work at a non-essential shop, in the entertainment industry or at a gymnasium.Just heard Gavin Williamson say that schools will not be closing again
Ah, that's okay with me then. Thought it was written off after 5 years or something like that.Yes, that’s essentially right. Think they have a maximum lifespan of 25 years or something, and if there’s a remaining balance beyond that then it’s written off. It’s treated as a tax rather than a loan, with repayments tied to earnings. Society as a whole benefits from further education so don’t see the real issue with the current setup.
I agree and it can act as an adjuster. If there are loads of loans remaining unpiad it shows that the education sector isn't providing the skills and employment it's supposed to help towards. This leads to questions being asked as to the validity of some of the courses on offer and how students can be better provided for.
Couldn’t agree moreSalaries for nurses take the piss, especially £34k for a fully experienced nurse. As a civil servant, I've had pay rises between 1 to 1.5% in three of the last 9 years, otherwise a pay freeze, and unlike 'front-line' public sector workers most progression pay was removed from the civil service some years ago. However, more than at any other time I hope they get a better reward than what's been offered. They'll be some adjustment from the pay review, by which the Govt will look to save face, but it won't be enough.
It feels like equity is more important. If someone gets shit wages, then everyone should.Don’t get why people are so keen for everyone to earn peanuts. Is it fear they won’t keep up? Surely it’s easier to ask for a raise if everyone else is getting them? And if you own a business surely you want as many potential customers as possible. What’s the logic?
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It feels like equity is more important. If someone gets shit wages, then everyone should.
Salaries for nurses take the piss, especially £34k for a fully experienced nurse. As a civil servant, I've had pay rises between 1 to 1.5% in three of the last 9 years, otherwise a pay freeze, and unlike 'front-line' public sector workers most progression pay was removed from the civil service some years ago. However, more than at any other time I hope they get a better reward than what's been offered. They'll be some adjustment from the pay review, by which the Govt will look to save face, but it won't be enough.
The govt effectively writes them off after a few years as they're sold on to private entities. Given that is the case they should be abolished entirely.Ah, that's okay with me then. Thought it was written off after 5 years or something like that.
It seems to be quite truthful though. Witty hasn't been that far off with his predictions has he? Again it comes down to acceptable levels of death and that.Whitty warns 'a lot more people will die' if lockdown is lifted early
Professor Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance batted away calls for England's lockdown to be loosened sooner now the epidemic has been squashed to pre-second wave levels.www.dailymail.co.uk
More scaremongering by the Mail this morning.
Whitty warns 'a lot more people will die' if lockdown is lifted early
Professor Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance batted away calls for England's lockdown to be loosened sooner now the epidemic has been squashed to pre-second wave levels.www.dailymail.co.uk
More scaremongering by the Mail this morning.
Whitty warns 'a lot more people will die' if lockdown is lifted early
Professor Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance batted away calls for England's lockdown to be loosened sooner now the epidemic has been squashed to pre-second wave levels.www.dailymail.co.uk
More scaremongering by the Mail this morning.
Professor Whitty insisted slower was safer when it came to easing the curbs because it gives more time for the vaccine programme to reach younger Brits
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But all the modelling suggests there will be a further surge and that will find the people who either have not been vaccinated, or the vaccine has not worked.
'Some of them will end up in hospital, and sadly some of them will die. And that's just the reality of where we are with the current vaccination.'
At what point is it appropriate to stop announcing a daily death toll on the news etc?
Based on the current roadmap out of lockdown, Id suggest we stop it on 21st June.....seems about right don't ya think?
I'd also like it to carry on for a month or two after restrictions are lifted anyway, to prove that everything is actually OK, and it's the right decision. Send it through to end of September, as the weather worsens and, if all is relatively normal, we can be fairly secure that it's all AOK.When the daily number is down to about 50 or so (i.e. around 20k a year equivalent to a bad flu year)?
Just had my jab,
Very efficient, all seemed to run smoothly, the doc vaccinating me (was at my surgery) says he thinks were way ahead of schedule and will have offered all eligible adults a first jab by the first week of June!
Good to hear!
Do you mind if I ask if you’re vulnerable and if not what age bracket you are? Trying to work out how quick they’re getting through it here.
You don't need to do that, they're getting through that level anyway, whether you ring them up or not.I would urge anyone who uses steroid inhalers regularly ( your preventer, pink or brown inhalers) to make the call and ask, that's what I did
As an aside, and maybe not the best thread to ping someone in(!) but... @Brighton Sky Blue seems to have gone AWOL from mid Feb. Hope he's OK...
Well that was my hope too, as opposed to him being dragged into a pit of despair at the thought...Hopefully he’s just working his ass off now the kids are back. Always was more conscientious than @Ian1779
Bloody hell, you're in a bad way then!Absolutely - though being totally honest a few trips on here throughout the day maintains the sanity!
How did they book you in? Letter or text from your practice? I moved house last year but haven't yet changed practice, I tried to register online for a new one but don't think that worked. Might have to travel for my jab if invited for one.No problem,
I'm only 30 however I am classed as clinically vulnerable due to my daily usage of steroid inhalers. If I don't take my preventer in the morning I'm on the blue one 2 or t3 times throughout the day due to wheeziness.
Also have a condition (which is quite common and mainly harmless) called ventricular ectopic heartbeats, meaning out of nowhere my heart rhythm will create its own drum and bass rave for a minute or so.
I would urge anyone who uses steroid inhalers regularly ( your preventer, pink or brown inhalers) to make the call and ask, that's what I did
How did they book you in? Letter or text from your practice? I moved house last year but haven't yet changed practice, I tried to register online for a new one but don't think that worked. Might have to travel for my jab if invited for one.
At what point is it appropriate to stop announcing a daily death toll on the news etc?
Based on the current roadmap out of lockdown, Id suggest we stop it on 21st June.....seems about right don't ya think?
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