Suggestions Please

[zylaphone]

I have an appointment at my hospital for eye pressure tests every two hours from 8:45 am until 6:00 pm. Test takes about 10 minutes, too far to drive home.

Obviously can’t stay in the hospital.

Looking for innovative ideas please!!

[Mamyalynne]

It may be different in outpatient departments than in A&E but then not all Hospitals operate the same way - I know that when those in my group having pressure tests asked they were given the log in.

[Hopkirk]

If you have a smartphone and some headphones, you could fill a day listening to Radio 4 programmes on the BBC Sounds app.

Quite apart from plays there are all sorts of other things. Try the series of podcasts "50 things that made the modern economy"

[Hopkirk]

If you know there is no WiFi, you could download programmes in advance.

You could also download TV programmes to watch on iPlayer.

[choux]

Hello zylaphone (and Reggie ♥). Not sure if the pressure tests may include any drops in the hospial's investigation but I would be very wary of driving myself. Drops can affect the eyesight making driving a no-go. It will be a long day for you, no doubt. I hope that you get good results, take care.

[zylaphone]

Thanks to everyone for suggestions all very helpful, particularly about WiFi. Choux - have been told I won’t be having eye drops, I know about them so wouldn’t drive, thanks anyway