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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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Evening Sarah
It's a good job our Home Bargains is away from the high street in our small town, otherwise I'd be in every time and spending a small fortune!
I do love it though, and buy lots of useful things and tasty treats. They even sell shopping bags with "I only came in for a couple of things..." printed on the front. Before HB took over it was Netto and I got hooked on them too. They're my kind of shops xxx
Thanks Jo0LZ.
Yes, the ICO is next on my list to call upon, when I have the energy. It’s now 14 weeks since my SAR application was submitted. 9 weeks later they requested more ID, even though I’d sent the ID requested on the form initially. They then said they were resetting the clock to when they received the additional ID. This is, of course, time-wasting nonsense and they’ve now broken that deadline too.
One of the frustrating things is that each hospital makes very different info available on their patient portals. 3 different hospitals are involved in my care
1) ( the main one I have applied for SAR) only has appt letters available
2) (where I had PET SCAn) has appt letters plus clinic letters, radiographers reports on PET/CT scans
3) (where I had surgery) appt letters, clinic letters, full medical history (complete with errors, which are always useful to be able to correct) blood test results, plus??
I hope you’ve now been able to download your records
Crazy. I used to devour Netto's crisps by the sackful. Kids can be iffy but it usually comes from the parents.
I don't know what school your kids attended Uki, but in the school I worked, our deputy was married to the head of Brighouse High School, or at least I think that's what it was called. This is going back about thirteen or so years ago though.
Hoping you're asleep by now Kiddo. Hugs hon xxx
Evening Rose
So sorry to hear you're having to go through all that palaver hon. It's sickening when you have to struggle to get access to things that are essential for yourself.
Anyway lovey, don't even think about replying as I want you to get as much rest as possible. Love and hugs sweetheart xxx
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