Looking at health through the lens of political determinants means analysing how different power constellations, institutions, processes, interests, and ideological positions affect health within different political systems and cultures and at different levels of governance." - (Source: BMJcom)
The reason why I bring politics into my writing is because it is interfering with my mental health, with my every day. Since the pandemic started, through the Government’s decisions, lifting all restrictions in the pandemic, I am left with little choice. I am not alone. Many communities are in the same position, particularly those people who like me deal with a mental and physical disability. Also, for those who are immunosuppressed, for those patients dealing with cancer. Also, for those with cystic fibrosis, or anyone with a condition where their immunity is compromised.
Politics is the backbone to problems
Politics is the backbone to a lot of the world's current problems. Those external influences don’t sit in the background while we get on with our lives. Instead, politics is interfering with the way many of us are able to live our lives.
The EU and the UK
When the EU opened its doors to the UK joining in the early 70’s, our lives became better. We had freedom of movement to holiday anywhere in its EU country member states, so long as we had a valid UK passport. With many UK residents who retired out there and who now don't meet the right criteria to stay, having to return to the UK.
Politicians pitting against each other
What is difficult is politicians' pitting against each other, to see who can do the worst damage, without a thought to the consequences of their actions.
