Arnica really is a wonder ointment for removing bruising etc.
Conclusion: The efficacy of Arnica in doses of 10% and below is not supported by the available evidence. More research is needed to determine if higher doses would be effective and remain safe.
Would you have a link for this? Sounds v useful.great phone/tablet holder .... gripped the table and had a flexible gooseneck
| Item | Y/N | Comments |
| Small day bag | Y | Label with Name & DOB |
| PJs | Y | Short sleeves |
| Toiletries | Y | Small sizes Toothpaste & brush, shower gel, deo, shaving gear / facial stuff, hair brush |
| Sports Towel | Y | Small one |
| Washcloth | Y | Cut up old sports towel – dries faster |
| Sliders | Y | Assume I will be wearing outdoor shoes already |
| Warm socks | Y | Neuropathy in feet, painful if left bare! |
| Tracksuit bottoms x2 | Y | Lightweight, not cuffed at ankle |
| Tshirts x2 | Y | |
| Underwear | Y | |
| Phone charger w. 3m cord | Y | |
| Noise cancelling earbuds | Y | Bought a second set to keep just in Go bag. |
| OTC Remedies | Y | Ensure no paracetamol |
| Cash | Y | €20 in small notes & coins |
| Printed list in pocket of day bag | Y | Printed list of key info - note add a rider re date produced esp re meds - dob, address, med card number, VHI number, family contact numbers - GPs Name & contact details - current meds, names & dosages - current medical conditions - medical appliances - dietary requirements - allergies |
| Glasses | N | Only needed for driving – spare set in car |
| Reading material / books | N | Use Kindle / Audible on phone |
| Eye Mask | Y | Good suggestion |
| Hair straightener | N | Don’t have enough of the stuff on top |
| Water Bottle | Y | Debated on this one, left it in for now |
| Robe / Bed Jacket / Pashmina | N | Not something I use at home |
| Dentures / labelled box/ Denture tablets | N | Still have all me own teeth! |
| Lipbalm | Y | Good suggestion, small tin Carex |
| Earplugs | N | Noise cancelling ear buds do the same trick |
| Sweets / Toblerone/ chocolates/fruit /Lucozade | N | Go bag will (hopefully) be unused for a very long time. Don’t want any thing that will perish. |
| Hand cream | N | Whatever's in the toiletries bag will do |
| Wipes | N | Not for me – I avoid single use items as much as possible |
| Hearing aids/ charger | N | Still ok on that score! |
| Walking aids / stick / frame / cushions | N | Don’t have these, but in any event they are a bit big for a go bag! |
| Notebook & pen / cards / stamps | N | Not for me; use phone for any notes etc., |
| Electric fan | N | Not something I’d use, too much faffing about |
| Scrabble | N | |
| iPad | N | Don’t use one – anything I need is on phone (admittedly I have an expensive one) |
| Cooler bag for drinks | N | Not something I’d use. |
| Power bank | N | Thought about this, but I think charger with a decent length cord will do the trick. Power banks have to be charged up every now and again. |
| Shower cap | N | Don’t have enough of the stuff on top to worry about |
| Nail care items | Y | Small nail scissors added to toiletries bag |
| Plastic zip bags | N | Not for me – I avoid single use items as much as possible |
| Radio & Batteries | N | Use phone – can get BBC Radio 3 & 4 online now |
| Phone holder w. swan neck | Y | Ordered two of these – one for go bag! |
| Arnica | N | |
| Torch | N | Not something I’d use. |
| Sanitary products | N | Not something I’d use |
| Dry Shampoo | N | Not something I’d use |
Taken away & cleaned, yes.patient was supplied with a carafe and glass for water (both were taken and replaced by catering staff on a daily basis, so always clean
No restriction in general areas / wards.am I out of date
Thats what we are trying to avoid.print out and leave in the empty bag for someone to sort down the road
Not for me, but each to their own.little radio would be useful