Dad suffered a heart attack yesterday

Glad he's going to be ok, lucky he had some symptoms my dad just essentially dropped dead day after his 60th not overweight and apparently fit and healthy. Miss you dad!
 
DampDog said:
Think I could manage part-time, but full hours or anything physical is a bit beyond me now. Can't complain though, still here. (And here too much now while I'm off work!!)
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I've been full time at the UHNS since May 2008 and it's been my experience that the Trust has helped staff members in times of ill health etc. I have one colleague who demanded that they only work 2 days a week and x amount of hours per day and they gave in. There's also many other cases where I know through ill health or family problems staff members decreased their work to part time. You needed a better union rep.
 
Dimple said:
I've been full time at the UHNS since May 2008 and it's been my experience that the Trust has helped staff members in times of ill health etc. I have one colleague who demanded that they only work 2 days a week and x amount of hours per day and they gave in. There's also many other cases where I know through ill health or family problems staff members decreased their work to part time. You needed a better union rep.
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Yeah, I realise that now. (not in the union) I've only been with the trust for around 15 months anyway. And the consensus from colleagues was that they more often than not adjust hours/days, but it was never offered. They did offer one alternative position but even the chap I had the informal interview with said he though it would be a too much for me so I declined it.

I'm gutted really, I loved the job, enjoy meeting patients. But now I've had the second MI, I dare not push myself like I've done in the past. I'm keeping my eye on the UHNS job-site, but many positions are now closed to external applicants. I'm not too fussed, mortgage is paid up, no outstanding debts. So as long as I can find a bit of something part-time to keep the wolf from the door it will do. I'm not proud a bit of anything will do.

I'm still under review by my consultant anyway at the moment, I'll see what he has to say about work and stuff in a few weeks.
 
DampDog said:
I'm keeping my eye on the UHNS job-site, but many positions are now closed to external applicants.
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Which is true but wouldn't you be classed as a UHNS ex worker? Another way in is through the volunteer route, you do ex amount of volunteering and then can end up on the Nurse Bank.
 
holy crap that could have so easily been a terrible outcome, your dad owes your sister ;)

you are a very very lucky man :) glad it didn't end in tragedy but hope he's taking things slow! next time he gets chest pains he won't shrug it off! :)
 
Dimple said:
Which is true but wouldn't you be classed as a UHNS ex worker? Another way in is through the volunteer route, you do ex amount of volunteering and then can end up on the Nurse Bank.
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To be honset I'm not sure when they call you ex. I think it depends heavily on what they need at any particular time. Re-the volunteering, been talking about it this week with a colleague. Might be the ideal way back-in if you like, enough hours to get me back in the swing and possibly pick up a few more little skills for the CV.

Cheers for the info. though.

I could kick myself for not joining the union. Managed up to now without ever being a memeber of a union, so it just wasn't on my list. Lesson learned... Should I find something back within the Trust I will next time.
 
Sorry to hear this mate, glad he has done as well as he has so far and hope he has a speedy recovery, never a nice thing to go through for anyone :/
 
DampDog said:
Yeah, I realise that now. (not in the union) I've only been with the trust for around 15 months anyway. And the consensus from colleagues was that they more often than not adjust hours/days, but it was never offered. They did offer one alternative position but even the chap I had the informal interview with said he though it would be a too much for me so I declined it.

I'm gutted really, I loved the job, enjoy meeting patients. But now I've had the second MI, I dare not push myself like I've done in the past. I'm keeping my eye on the UHNS job-site, but many positions are now closed to external applicants. I'm not too fussed, mortgage is paid up, no outstanding debts. So as long as I can find a bit of something part-time to keep the wolf from the door it will do. I'm not proud a bit of anything will do.

I'm still under review by my consultant anyway at the moment, I'll see what he has to say about work and stuff in a few weeks.
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Out of interest did you do cardiac rehab?
 
All the best on his recovery. Hope he realises how lucky he is and how he owes his life to the quick actions of his family (who love him very much :-) )

Must have been a bomb-shell for you guys, I hope you are doing ok as well.
 
DampDog said:
I think genetics also play their part. My grandfather died at an early age from heart problems. My dad died from a heart attack at 47. And I had mine at 35. My father was a smoker but I've never smoked. I'm sure they processes/diseases are quite complex. But cardiology in particular has come on in leaps and bounds. When I had my bypass it was open surgery and quite traumatic. Keyhole procedures are fast becoming the norm.
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Dang, do you walk around scared ?
 
Goodie said:
Out of interest did you do cardiac rehab?
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Following the initial heart heart attack, I did a rehab course, for about 7-8 weeks of information. Health, food, stress, fitness, etc, iirc. Once I'd completed that the rehab gym allowed you to continue to use the gym, (between certain times) so i kept going twice a week for a number of years until it closed. The gym itself was manned by a volunteer for many years. Terry Simpson?

Though I've not done a course following my most recent MI. I did mean to mention it to the consultant but it slipped my mind.
 
Well we've had some good news..they are so happy with his progress that he's coming home tomorrow morning! :)

He's going to have to take it easy for the next few weeks but it will be so nice to have him home again; the house has felt really empty without him here.
 
scratch said:
Well we've had some good news..they are so happy with his progress that he's coming home tomorrow morning! :)

He's going to have to take it easy for the next few weeks but it will be so nice to have him home again; the house has felt really empty without him here.
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Brilliant news, made my day. Good to hear he's doing so well. Hospitals do a fantastic job, but you can't beat coming home. Nice one..:):)
 
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