Test results from ECG and blood tests: I'm happy to report being normal.. I know, I know, it's a matter of opinion. Well the old ticker is normal, so are cholesterol, glucose levels, liver, kidneys, um.. maybe something else I've forgotten but anyway, whatever it is, it's normal- yeehaa! Blood pressure was even normal on Friday but it's a bit high again today. The nurse advised me to buy a BP machine to keep a frequent check on it.
Right, enough of me and my hypertension and on to the more important business of carers. What do carers do? Well, this silent army of people give much to society and are valued at around £87 billion a year. Without them the NHS would collapse! Many carers face financial hardships and isolation as a result of giving their lives to care for ill, frail or disabled loved ones. Carers UK is an organisation working to improve the lives of carers. They provide a voice for the 6 million people who provide unpaid care and they campaign for changes that will make a difference to carers' lives.
In his 35 years of working for the NHS, Trevor had some involvement with Carers UK. In fact, we were invited by the Chief Executive, Imelda Redmond, to attend a ceremony at the House of Commons, to celebrate the launch of the 'Carers Equal Opportunites' Act in October 2005. Back then we pledged our help to Imelda and are grateful for the opportunity to run for Carers UK in the London Marathon.
Hywel Francis, MP, and Imelda Redmond, Chief Executive of Carers UKOctober 2005
I met Guy Fawkes at Parliament. Unfortunately I got too close and set off the security alarms!
This was taken in the Strangers Bar at the House of CommonsOctober 2005
Trevor leaving Parliament
4 comments:
Great news on the blood pressure! Life without the odd fry up would be miserable indeed!
Can't remember the last time I had a fry up but maybe this weekend... mmm you temptor!
Dear Annie,
Don't worry. Trevor is strong enough to make you too equally strong to complete your joint mission, most succesfully.
One thing with which, am quite sure and confident of is "Those who are involved in taking care of "CARERS" will be taken care of by Jesus, and this is a True and Diveine statement with my prayers to both of you to be in Trim state of health-And its no more "So far so good" but "All far All Good"
With my best Regards to both of you.
J.K
JK, thank you SO MUCH for your kind, encouraging words! Trevor and I are touched, honestly! 'All Far All Good' will be our new mantra - we love that.
Many thanks also for your prayers - they have been answered.... I will write a new post in a few days to explain why....
Bless you JK, thanks again :)
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