Monday 12th November I had agreed to host a charity bridge competition at our house. 20 people. 4 hours. Teas coffees. Simples.

Then, NHS England needed someone to go to the APPG at House of Lords. They asked me to go.

What did I do?

Hopped around setting up tables. Found coffee, tea grapes! biscuits. Handed over to MJ and AF and hopped onto a train.

Got to HoL, got strip searched in the tiniest toilet you’ve ever seen. Blackrods’. apparently! The police guards were unsure about my two implants. Ignored my foot though! Got dressed. Asked them to leave! Had a pee. Got to committee..

I somehow survived my scripted speech. Managed the questions and sat down relieved. As well I might… next up was the chairman of GMC Education Board. He was eaten alive by MPs and committee alike. How dare he go back on his word. He had promised continence would be mandatory training for all doctors. Now it is not.

I asked him why most gps alway check my blood pressure and do not ask about my bladder Why most sugeries delegate msu collection to reception and nurse assistants who gatekeep which sample can go for culture based on inaccurate stupid dipstick.

His response? Blood pressure has a different ‘driver’.

Different ‘driver’? wtf?

I spluttered out… Ok what IS the driver for blood pressure?

I do not know he said. He and his entourage left the committee shortly after. Oops..

Meanwhile back at home cards were played and tea was made.