Last year my son had #KawasakiDisease. It was the most terrifying time of my life, but thankfully he was diagnosed and treated quickly by doctors at @NHSG_RACH. It is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children.
If your child has these symptoms, regardless of whether or not we are in a global pandemic, you should seek medical advice.
Temperature, persistent high fever for 5 days
Erythema, reddened, swollen hands & feet
Mouth, dry, sore mouth, cracked lips or strawberry tongue
Pace, Treat EARLY to reduce risk of heart damage
Eyes, bloodshot (not sticky)
Rash
Swollen glands in the neck, often just on one side
This will be incredibly worrying for many parents. I would encourage you all to stay vigilant and if you feel like something isn't right, please get in touch with your GP, or hospital depending on how worrying the symptoms are. bbc.co.uk/news/health-52…
This article in the Telegraph from Kawasaki expert doctor Prof. Tulloh. Whatever is going on here, whether or not there’s any link, raising awareness of the increasing prevalence of #KawasakiDisease is vital. telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…
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In 1915 my Great Granny’s father was killed when his fishing boat was cut in half by a British war ship. My Great Granny’s mother, was left to raise 5 girls by herself.
She had to make the choice about whether or not to keep my Great Granny, or hand her over to a relative who had more money. Imagine having to choose whether or not to keep a child? This belongs in the last century.
Yet the evil Tory rape clause means people are having to make those same choices today.
A few people have contacted me with worries about the GRA section in the SNP manifesto. I read it to mean that a re-elected SNP Scot gov would make changes to the GRA.
However a lot of you have read it as meaning that there will be another consultation. We have had enough consultations. Legislation needs to change to make legal gender recognition easier.
Should the SNP, or anyone else, intend to kick this into the future, or run another consultation, I will be standing right there with the trans community and allies, telling my government that they’re wrong.
Focus on improving mental health services - 25% increase in direct Scot Gov investment.
Funding to support families visiting children who receive in patient care. I’ve met many parents who’ve struggled with this when their bairns have been in hospital in Glasgow or elsewhere.
First Minister @NicolaSturgeon announcing the transformational @theSNP manifesto, pledging large increases in NHS spending and a focus on mental health too. #BothVotesSNP
We will abolish all NHS dentistry charges! Yaaaass! 🦷 universal healthcare provided free at the point of need. So many of my constituents will benefit from this. (Too many 😢)
A National wage for care staff. So, so important. 25% increase in spend on social care over course of the Parliament. And removing charges for non residential social care!
I know that the local management have fought hard and that the store was actually doing really well compared to other stores. This is a shoddy decision.
This is a huge employer in the city centre. The impact on George Street and the Bon Accord Centre will likely be devastating.
Home schooling reminders for those starting tomorrow.
1. Do not judge yourself against others. Just because they post a happy pic doesn’t mean they’re not also drowning. 2. You have a right to be sad and find things hard even if you have fewer children / a less demanding job / a bigger home than other people.
3. We are in the midst of a global pandemic. People are dying. It is understandable that you and your children will be tired, stressed and worried. Cut everyone some slack, especially yourself.
4. If you’re working speak to your employer and ask for flexibility if you need it.