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The adventures and life of a Specialist Nurse in Upper GI and Bariatric surgery. If you then double and triple this by having a primary school age child AND being married to another Nurse then you have double the trouble….aehm I mean fun. Hobbies are playing chess, board games and being taxi for our son!!!

Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this blog are either the product of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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  • Resident Doctors’ Strike Before Christmas: Pay, Politics, and Patient Safety

    Disclaimer This blog post is written in a personal and professional capacity. The views expressed are my own and do not represent those of my employer, the NHS, or any professional body. The content is based on publicly available information at the time of writing and is intended to contribute constructively to informed discussion on Read more

  • The Bath U9 Tennis Expedition

    Disclaimer No children were emotionally harmed beyond the usual tournament-related character building. Opinions expressed are mine. The LTA does not endorse tears, McFlurries as coping mechanisms, or parents whispering “just swing through the ball for the love of god” into sports hall air. After the “glorious” success at the last U9 Grade 3 in Taunton Read more

  • Two Tournaments, 29 Boards, One Sanity: A Correspondence Chess Survival Plan

    Disclaimer No openings were harmed. Any blunders were raised ethically on a free-range analysis board. There’s a comforting myth that once you’ve got “IM” next to your name you can retire to a hammock woven from laurel leaves and engine hash tables. Sadly, titles don’t auto-renew like Netflix. And because I didn’t exactly study the Read more

  • Compass Battles and Somerset Smashes: U9 Blackbrook Tournament Recap

    Disclaimer This blog is written in a personal capacity and reflects only our family’s experiences of junior tennis tournaments. It does not represent any official tennis body, coach, or club. Any emotional drama, questionable line calls, or parental sideline sighs are entirely our own. A Grade 4 Weekend in Taunton This weekend saw Blackbrook Tennis Read more

  • The hidden costs of bariatric surgery abroad: why the NHS can’t afford to look away

    A deep dive into the UK’s “bariatric tourism” problem — the waiting list mirage, the real cost of complications, and why we badly need an audit. Disclaimer This blog reflects my own views and analysis. It does not represent the official position of my Trust, the NHS, or any professional body. I remain firmly bound Read more

  • Upcoming Postgraduate (“Junior”) Doctor Strike in England

    Disclaimer: This blog entry is provided for academic and professional discussion only. The views expressed are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent those of the NHS, the author’s employing organization, or any affiliated professional bodies. No patient‑identifiable information or confidential material is included. The content complies with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Read more

  • The Crisis in UK Nursing: Pay, Retention, and the Future of Care

    AS ALWAYS FIRST THINGS FIRST: NMC Social Media Compliance Disclaimer This article represents my personal professional reflections as a registered nurse in Somerset. It has been written in strict accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Standards (2018) and the NMC’s Social Media Guidance. Specifically, it complies with section 5 (confidentiality) and Read more

  • U9 Tennis Youth League at Millfield School – A Great Day for Young Players!

    Last Saturday, we had the pleasure of attending the U9 tennis tournament hosted at the prestigious Millfield School – a name well-known across the UK for its sporting excellence. It was an exciting day packed with energy, talent, and a real sense of team spirit. We arrived around 1:30 PM and, to our delight, bumped Read more

  • BoardGameArena.com

    Board Game Arena (BGA) is a leading online platform that allows users to play digital versions of board games with opponents from around the world. Launched in 2010, it has grown significantly, offering a vast library of officially licensed games. In 2021, it was acquired by Asmodee, a major player in the board gaming industry. Read more

  • Physician Associates

    The introduction of physician associates (PAs) into the NHS workforce has been a subject of considerable debate. Advocates argue that PAs can help alleviate pressures on an overstretched system, whereas critics highlight concerns regarding their scope of practice, limitations, and the implications for patient safety. The following write-up give you a “critical analysis” of the Read more