Today's list:
Cuddles on the bed with Matilda
, Jude
and Freddie
QT
Physio exercises
Up, shower, personal care and dress
All cats fed
Take Freddie out? ( If he wants to go!)
Breakfast and meds /supplements -me
Rubbish down to bins
Go for my walk
Run hoover round downstairs?
Quick dust sitting room?
Garden time: check pots for any that have gone over, feed pots, trim bits on hedge, cut grass, weed/ deadhead, sweep front path/patio/ back steps
Lunch
Delicate /wool wash
Clean shoes
Polish bag
Fold laundry and PA
Clean sheets and towels out of the airing cupboard
Does DH have choir practice?
Cats' supper
Our supper
Bed at a reasonable time!
Cut kitty nails: FJM
Brush kitties: FJM
Flea control for kitties: FJM
Admin tasks:
Write review for Seasalt
Complete survey for BG
Email T
Email A
Find email address for CMA
List the points I wish to raise re their findings so far and interim recommendations - topics I want to comment on -
1) The proposed increased use and expansion
of the role of vet nurses -yes their role can and should be increased, and nurses encouraged to specialise and take more courses / qualifications in their areas of interest, but they should not be used as a form of cheap labour.
2)proposed cap on the price of medicines - should be used with caution - it's where many vet practices make much of their profit. If they can't make profit from here, then they'll have to increase the cost of treatment, consults etc. Yes, they should be able to charge a *reasonable* amount to write a prescription so the drugs can be obtained (more cheaply) elsewhere by the customer ( not sure what a "reasonable " amount would be, as Petplan picks up the tab for Fred's meds)
3)if the prices of various treatments has to be listed online, then what the price for treatment /procedure actually includes should also be listed eg follow -up consults after a procedure, so customers know they are comparing like with like (give the example of Matilda's teeth where her follow up and pain relief were included, whereas the vet a friend of DF PM goes to doesn't include either).
4)Vets should have freedom to prescribe and treat as they think is best for the animal, and not unnecessarily constrained or pressurised by "company policy" to offer a set treatment / drugs that may not always be in the animal's best interest. Also, emphasise there needs to be a drive to encourage more people to take out insurance and understand the different types and what they cover. (I think we have a big cultural problem here because we have the NHS for people, which, despite its problems, means that medical treatment is free at the point of use. So we are shielded from the "real" cost of things, so it can understandably come as a big shock).
5)Since the CMA announced its investigation last year, there has been a big increase in abusive behaviour from customers towards staff, leading to a much higher level of anxiety amongst staff, many of whom are young women.(I often witness this when I'm taking an animal for an appointment, picking up meds etc) This needs to be stamped out and made completely unacceptable, as everyone should feel safe when they're at work.
6) anything else?
DH may be driving over this afternoon to visit. We're kinda in helia's situation from a couple years ago - DMIL has Alzheimmer disease and he's her primary caregiver. DSIL is managing things locally (she lives close, we don't), but... yeah 
Told him it would be nice to have a proper greeting to start the day, rather than a "shopping list"! I currently have all three cats in the bed. They are effusive in their greetings, although a lot of that is to do with their morning snack which they know will be forthcoming! 
, Jude
here all day. It’s looking cloudy atm.