01/11/2025
I just wanted to pop on to say how grateful I am for everyone’s understanding and well wishes, and to apologise for any delays in getting back to people.
I was admitted to hospital last week with meningitis! Needless to say, the wheels well and truly fell off. I was pretty unwell, and it was all a bit scary. Initially, I thought I had sepsis from a recurring UTI, but with a pounding headache, major light sensitivity, and deranged liver function, the doctors acted quickly and treated me for meningitis. The consultant wasn’t convinced it was that at first, but after a lumbar puncture test, I proved him wrong! 😅
It’s moments like this that remind me how lucky I am to have such incredible friends, family, and colleagues who stepped up, checked in, and wrapped me in so much support.
While I’m deeply grateful for the care I received, it’s also hard and heartbreaking to see how stretched our NHS has become. The staff were doing their absolute best under such pressure, and constantly apologising for the lack of beds. I spent 14 hours in a recliner having IV antibiotics and fluids before a space became available and I felt awful for older or more vulnerable patients having to wait similar times. It really isn’t great.
Please write to your MP and to share your stories. We should be deeply concerned.