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Lockdown has caused many people to be very isolated from their family members. One particular patient of mine, a lady of 81 who is in poor general health, has been communicating with me via her daughter’s emails. It is clear this lady has a close and loving family. Recently now doubly vaccinated she agreed to come to the hospital and w […]

Dear all,

It might be of interest to the readers to see what Elizabeth has achieved in our garden during lockdown.

Could it inspire anyone?

Adrian

It would be fair to describe the year-and-a-bit since March 2020 as having been “different”, wouldn’t it? Lots of us have experienced loss of loved ones, loss of income and perhaps jobs. All have experienced periods of lockdown; periods without ‘non-essential’ shops; and continuous and extensive disruption to our ‘normal’ s […]

When the Shakespeare theatre, the Globe, was re-established about 20 years ago, I saw a production of Hamlet there with Mark Rylance in the lead role. It was a matinee but even so, the theatre was packed. On this occasion, I was lucky enough to have a seat but unlucky enough that the seat had no back. As the audience gathered, I nervousl […]

When I wander, don’t tell me to come and sit down. Wander with me. It may be because I am hungry, thirsty, need the toilet. Or maybe I just need to stretch my legs.

When I call for my mother (even though I’m ninety!) don’t tell me she has died. Reassure me, cuddle me, ask me about her. It may be that I am looking for the securit […]