Fullerene Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I know someone who lives in the USA, has a very well paid job that includes a health care package but they still get hit for large amounts for things that are not covered by the insurance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 17 hours ago, Shandon Par said: I was hanging off a satellite dish earlier and managed not to do a Rod Hull. Only have a burst rib and black eye right now. Not been to a&e for months. Annnnd guess who is sitting in minor injuries after bursting a couple of fingers at fives last night 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Seems to be a fair amount of "well my experiences of the NHS have been terrible" stories that all seem to stem from a lack of staff or resources. Almost as if the NHS doesn't get enough funding from a government that doesn't want to keep funding it. Might be something else though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Personally I can't fault my experiences with the NHS. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Having watched breaking bad I’m grateful for NHS. SerIously they have been great bar the odd miscommunication but that happens in every industry, had a hernia op at the end of July and everyone involved was great from start to end no complaints plus aftercare when my wound became infected the treatment room at my local gp couldn’t have been more helpful. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Todd_is_God said: Personally I can't fault my experiences with the NHS. Neither can I 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee-Bey Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Voluntary (to begin with) euthanasia for over 65 year olds. (Plus Soylent Green). Would save a fair bit cash. The NHS and Scotgov should make more Janey Godley adverts to increase it's popularity. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson Park Boy Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Great topic to bring up, Alta-pete. I’ve thought long and hard on this one and it’s really difficult to come up with something which satisfies the demands of an ever increasing consumerist population and, at the same time protect the vulnerable and less well off in society. The problem is that the NHS has become something of a sacred cow with no one being able to criticise without being made out to be a selfish pig. I think we need to consider how much people spend on their pets, their teeth and all the other pseudo medical services available without batting an eyelid. I feel the market needs to play a part and the obvious first step would be to grant tax relief on private medical insurance to encourage the sector to expand. Someone mentioned making people pay for minor accidents and this is just so obvious that it’s a no-brainer. Definition of MINOR will be tricky but not impossible. Also must be lots of other things the NHS provides which should be charged for. I am currently receiving treatment for minor skin cancer for which I’d be delighted to pay. My private health insurer won’t cover it. Anyway, great topic and I’ll be back with more ideas. -3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, Dawson Park Boy said: I think we need to consider how much people spend on their pets, their teeth and all the other pseudo medical services available without batting an eyelid. You're a fucking idiot. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee-Bey Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Screaming in my gran's face that if she can pay for her cat to get a jab at the vets, she should bloody well pay for her hip replacement too the fucking selfish old boot. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Just now, Namond Brice said: Screaming in my gran's face that if she can pay for her cat to get a jab at the vets, she should bloody well pay for her hip replacement too the fucking selfish old boot. If she stopped spending all her money on pseudo medical services like dental work she could maybe afford a health plan!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red23 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) as one of my pals once said when talking about privatisation "We both have private medical insurance so who cares what happens to the NHS?" (no it wasn't said tounge in cheek or as a joke) Edited September 14, 2021 by red23 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Namond Brice said: Voluntary (to begin with) euthanasia At what point can you opt out? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee-Bey Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Sergeant Wilson said: At what point can you opt out? No going back once you're strapped into the chair Sarge. I'll need good military men to oversee this, you in ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Just now, Namond Brice said: No going back once you're strapped into the chair Sarge. I'll need good military men to oversee this, you in ? As long as I'm exempt and it's not a trap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson Park Boy Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, The Moonster said: You're a fucking idiot. The initiator of this topic invited ideas from all political prospectives and I gave a few of my thoughts on the matter. Instead of dishing out abuse you’d be better served by trying to come up with some ideas to deal with a problem which most people agree needs addressing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 29 minutes ago, Dawson Park Boy said: The initiator of this topic invited ideas from all political prospectives and I gave a few of my thoughts on the matter. Instead of dishing out abuse you’d be better served by trying to come up with some ideas to deal with a problem which most people agree needs addressing. Fund and staff the NHS properly. Problem solved. You're free to give your opinion but I'm also free to insult your opinion. Why do gammons have such a trouble with that? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 My radical idea for funding the NHS (and indeed things like the UC uplift) involves taxing the rich and the government simply spending more money. I won't be taking any further questions. Thank you. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 The initiator of this topic invited ideas from all political prospectives and I gave a few of my thoughts on the matter. Instead of dishing out abuse you’d be better served by trying to come up with some ideas to deal with a problem which most people agree needs addressing.He's right. You're a lying bigot. Piss off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, yoda said: My radical idea for funding the NHS (and indeed things like the UC uplift) involves taxing the rich and the government simply spending more money. I won't be taking any further questions. Thank you. My radical idea was to leave the EU and that would free up another £350 million a week for the NHS. Then I realised I had gotten my sums wrong and I was being really stupid and naive and it really would be an incredibly bad idea. Luckily I didn't mention it to anyone. What a relief. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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