I made an app to help you determine when best to inspect your hives, InspectNext

[Ely]

I wish there was an app for curing piles. No one warned me you get them when turning 40..

 

[Karol]

I wish there was an app for curing piles. No one warned me you get them when turning 40..

Not aware of any apps but there is a youtube video on harvesting grapes?

 

[pargyle]

I wish there was an app for curing piles. No one warned me you get them when turning 40..

Allbran and Anusol - just make sure you get them at the right ends ...

 

[Sutty]

You could try stuffing your phone up there?
Just don't blame the forum in A&E!

 

[Garry R]

I wish there was an app for curing piles. No one warned me you get them when turning 40..

Reminds me of the old Two Ronnies news briefing sketch. "Tonight we speak to a man with piles of gold - he says he feels rich but uncomfortable!"

 

[Karol]

Reminds me of the old Two Ronnies news briefing sketch. "Tonight we speak to a man with piles of gold - he says he feels rich but uncomfortable!"

Once met a bloke whose occupation was a pile driver.

 

[alancooper]

Mmmmmmm….. Autumn again. I should not have opened this thread.

 

[Newbeeneil]

Mmmmmmm….. Autumn again. I should not have opened this thread.

The best part of 6 months of this to look forward to!

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

what I fail to understand is why does anyone need an app to tell them when to go in to a hive - can't they count to seven, or at least know what day of the week it is?
It seems that nowadays, people are incapable of thinking for themselves but have to wait until their phone tells them to do anything

 

[JamezF]

what I fail to understand is why does anyone need an app to tell them when to go in to a hive - can't they count to seven, or at least know what day of the week it is?
It seems that nowadays, people are incapable of thinking for themselves but have to wait until their phone tells them to do anything

It'll all be done using "AI" next.

James

 

[Karol]

It seems that nowadays, people are incapable of thinking for themselves but have to wait until their phone tells them to do anything

Same goes for you. At least when SWMBO is on the other end of the line

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Same goes for you. At least when SWMBO is on the other end of the line

luckily I'm deaf and never hear the phone

 

[Gilberdyke John]

luckily I'm deaf and never hear the phone

On the subject of being deaf. My wife received a reminder her reading glasses prescription was "old" along with a flyer for audio testing. Her optical prescription hadn't varied but the free audio test revealed a hearing defect which she was advised required a hearing aid costing a couple of thousand pounds. Fortunately she didn't immediately agree to go forward but came home to discuss it. I suggested she ask our GP which resulted in a brief check test at the local surgery. This was followed up with a detailed test at the hospital and she now has exactly the same model of hearing aid the "free" test suggested by the optical company for zero cost plus free service and batteries for life.
The NHS certainly looks after our family in our advancing years.

 

[Erichalfbee]

On the subject of being deaf. My wife received a reminder her reading glasses prescription was "old" along with a flyer for audio testing. Her optical prescription hadn't varied but the free audio test revealed a hearing defect which she was advised required a hearing aid costing a couple of thousand pounds. Fortunately she didn't immediately agree to go forward but came home to discuss it. I suggested she ask our GP which resulted in a brief check test at the local surgery. This was followed up with a detailed test at the hospital and she now has exactly the same model of hearing aid the "free" test suggested by the optical company for zero cost plus free service and batteries for life.
The NHS certainly looks after our family in our advancing years.

That’s interesting.
I have severe high frequency hearing loss in one ear as a result of treatment a few years back. Getting an NHS test is impossible where I live so I went privately. I tried hearing aids for a month ( they really made a difference) but I wasn’t going to pay 4.5K fir them. I never thought of approaching my GP.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

On the subject of being deaf. My wife received a reminder her reading glasses prescription was "old" along with a flyer for audio testing. Her optical prescription hadn't varied but the free audio test revealed a hearing defect which she was advised required a hearing aid costing a couple of thousand pounds. Fortunately she didn't immediately agree to go forward but came home to discuss it. I suggested she ask our GP which resulted in a brief check test at the local surgery. This was followed up with a detailed test at the hospital and she now has exactly the same model of hearing aid the "free" test suggested by the optical company for zero cost plus free service and batteries for life.
The NHS certainly looks after our family in our advancing years.

my electronic ear trumpet is an NHS one too, free servicing and batteries with the occasional upgrade. I try not to wear it at home though It was during the tests and assessments for my original hearing aid that they picked up the fact I had MS

 

[Superlativesoul]

That’s interesting.
I have severe high frequency hearing loss in one ear as a result of treatment a few years back. Getting an NHS test is impossible where I live so I went privately. I tried hearing aids for a month ( they really made a difference) but I wasn’t going to pay 4.5K fir them. I never thought of approaching my GP.

I have hearing loss in both ears due to industrial noise, and had the hearing exam done by my local hospital upon which I was given digital behind the ear aids .Obviously these can be seen ,but if you have a good amount of hair these are less noticeable. I lost one on holiday ,and the other one got run over by my car .Replacement cost was £150 for both aids .The ones costing thousands from the high St are generally in the ear type and this makes them harder to see which has benefits for some .So my advice speak to GP or practice nurse for a referral to the audiology dept of your local hospital
John

 

[E&MBees]

Definitely worth approaching a GP first. I’ve worn an aid since childhood, started with a simple model, now have a highly specialist one courtesy of the NHS.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Hmmmm I have one more check up with my oncologist. It’s his fault so maybe I can bypass my GP

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Hmmmm I have one more check up with my oncologist. It’s his fault so maybe I can bypass my GP

You just need to mention you are experiencing difficulty hearing and they'll soon refer you.

 

[E&MBees]

Hmmmm I have one more check up with my oncologist. It’s his fault so maybe I can bypass my GP

Worth a try. Have you ever completed a hearing quality of life questionnaire which looks at the impact of hearing loss on an individual? It’s a useful tool that can help to support your request for help. My local NHS periodically requests that I complete one, it enabled me to get the specialist aid I have now.