First of the month, the last month of the year. Did an interview for BBC Spotlight last week, but still waiting for it to be broadcast. It’s about the result of some research at the UNI medical school, led by Anna Duckworth but fronted by Chris Scotton. Chris and I did the interview - me, giving the view of the patient.
I’m now on the PPI of the Exeter nursing academy, not sure of what the commitment will be, or what it will involve, but it seems quite full on.
Debenhams looks like it’s going to cease trading which is a shame. Arcadia (Top Shop, Burtons, Dorothy Perkins etc..) has also gone broke... basically the result of financiers trying to run companies, investing in the assets rather than the real trading value of the business.
Didn’t invest in the online world.. where you require a new way of thinking. A lot of people require help and advice when buying clothes, and so small shops with example styles and materials on display, and expert measuring service and then able to order with very short delivery times - and then fine tailoring to make final alterations - all done within a short space of time.
Prices will go up probably, and the nature of the high street will probably change, but the change may not be that dramatic. More technology will be needed, more socialising, fashion displays whilst having a coffee.
Back to IPF and COVID. Increasing evidence that COVID can lead to fibrosis of the lung. Bad news for many people, and increasing pressure on respiratory services in hospitals.
I‘ll be on my own for Christmas. I‘m quite happy with my own company, and not a ‚social‘ person really - don‘t like party games and such things. There is a lot of COVID about in my social circle - so best to hunker down.
Now a bit later, the BBC interview hasn‘t been broadcast... surpassed by all the breaking news on Cornwall being in tier 1 and Devon in tier 2, a COVID vaccine, and the fisheries causing a no deal Brexit. All still ongoing.
Yes, we have a vaccine, how soon I‘ll get it is anybody‘s guess. I am highly vulnerable, so should be one of the early ones.
Will let you know.
