14-09-2024 06:18 PM
14-09-2024 06:18 PM
Hubby's footy team lost last night too @Eve7!!
Been so cold here today. I think we reach a top of 11 ❄️
Sat there for a long time. Guess I wasn't urgent. Saw someone (for a brief amount of time) and sent home 😔
14-09-2024 06:22 PM
14-09-2024 06:22 PM
At least we had a nice sunny day here @Snowie
I’m sorry you had that experience. We shouldn’t have to make an attempt or worse before anyone listens. Wrapping you in warm hugs. 💙🤗💙🤗💙
14-09-2024 06:29 PM
14-09-2024 06:29 PM
Would have been a lot warmer there @Eve7
Really makes us feel like we are worthless. Just another number.
Have you got much planned for tonight and tomorrow?
14-09-2024 06:45 PM
14-09-2024 06:45 PM
14-09-2024 06:53 PM - edited 14-09-2024 07:03 PM
14-09-2024 06:53 PM - edited 14-09-2024 07:03 PM
They say to call 000 @Bow, but that is useless too. You aren't seen as urgent so just wait. It's not their fault, they are swamped with not enough ambulances on the roads. I get people are worse off, but don't suggest it then.
Tomorrow won't be good. I have an anniversary from when I was a child. What is meant to be a celebration is a day filled with dread.
Sorry hon, you don't need this.
How are you going?
14-09-2024 07:36 PM
14-09-2024 07:43 PM
14-09-2024 07:43 PM
I'm not blaming anyone @Eve7 @Bow
We have not enough ambulances and there is no plan to put any more on the roads
The hospitals are full, the nurses and doctors are run of their feet.
The whole system is crumbling.
We are one of many that get lost in the system.
Even ringing/talking to someone on a helpline, there is always a wait. I waited almost 30 mins last night to talk to someone on scbs. Just goes to show how many are in need.
I guess a lot just have to 'hang on', as I was told again the other night 😔
14-09-2024 08:05 PM
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