Philip (Phil) England

Really fed up with my left eye. Floaters and blurriness.  Went to the hospital on Monday, had eye drops and then pictures taken. Went in to get eye examined. The specialist confirmed that there had been a bleed at the back of the eye, but couldn't see the source of it, so decided not to zap with laser to fix the issue. My eye seems to be producing lots of gunk, keep having to wipe clean, some mornings have to unstick my left eye. Using gentle eye drops which seem to help. A further appointment for Monday 13th December has been made, so this blog post will be updated further then. Now, the eye problem is diabetes related, on the Friday before I saw the diabetic nurse, good news, blood sugars are down close to where they should be, it is still the intention to get me off the Insullin as soon as is possible. Also my cholesterol is in a good place.  While in with the nurse, I chatted to her about how I was feeling. Told her that I am fed up, and that I can't bring mysel

I'm fully vaccinated, no, I don't know what's in it - neither this vaccine, the ones I had as a child, or other treatments…whether it's for cancer, AIDS, the one for polyarthritis, or vaccines for infants or children. I also don't know what's in the medications  I take for my health problems, or the pain killers I take that help with my aches and pains.   There's a lot of things I don't know and never will…  I just know one thing: life is short, very short, and I still want to do something other than just staying locked in my home. I still want to travel and hug people without fear and find a little feeling of life "before". As a child and as an adult I've been vaccinated for mumps, measles, polio and quite a few others; my parents and I trusted the science and never had to suffer through or transmit any of the said diseases. I'm vaccinated, not to please the government but: * To NOT die from Covid-19. * To NOT clutter a hos

Welcome to number 185 of my video blog series - https://youtu.be/34Hu72kC0Kg I have new editing software on my computer, Wondershare Filmora, great programme for the price (I paid about £30) In this vlog a bit of news, a bit of stuff I found on social media and looking ahead to a festival that is going ahead in July.... we hope! Stay safe everyone, and if you are offered a vaccine, please do consider having it. Continue to wear a mask, sanitise and social distance for now. PLEASE like, share and subscribe, also comment. Check me out on the socials: www,philengland.com/socials has the full links www.facebook.com/philengland www.twitter.com/philengland1 Skype @philengland1 Instagram @england_phil Special pages: Hear past shows I have done on radio - www.philengland.co.uk/catch-up Offers - www.philengland.com/offers Health Fundraiser - www.philengland.com/health and online at: www.philengland.com www.itsmyvoice.me.uk www.itsmyblog.me.uk www.grumpyoldgitsguide.co.uk #StaySafe

 Now I am not one to panic or worry but..... nahhhhh, who am I kidding PANIC! WORRY! PANIC SOME MORE..... 😱 I have just read this on Twitter The Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has been suspended in the Republic of Ireland Ireland’s health ministry NIAC recommended the move following reports of serious blood clotting events in adults in Norway, BBC News reports. Meanwhile, WHO said countries should not stop using the vaccine due to there being no link between Oxford-AstraZeneca and an increased risk of developing a clot. The Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland said it would "closely monitor" the situation. Photo via @Reuters @BBCWorld News said, In a statement, Northern Ireland's Department of Health said it administers vaccines under the "expert direction of the MHRA". It said it had received guidance from the MHRA in light of the vaccine's suspension in the Republic and that the "roll-out of Northern Ireland's vaccination programme will