Recent report that NHS is £1 billion in red, only after three months, should ring alarm bells. But as usual, this government is oblivious to the sufferings of our people, ploughing billions in overseas aid, building schools, hospitals in developing countries, PM Nero (Cameron) playing fiddle while Rome (London) is burning!
Due to NHS negligence that ruined my family member’s life, we are frequent visitors to A & E, so often waiting up to six hours before receiving due attention. Although NHS staffs, especially junior doctors are caring, same cannot be said of Consultants some of whom are arrogant and treat junior doctors and patients with contempt.
If we get influenza outbreak in winter, worse months for NHS, I wonder how many people will die as a result of shortages of beds, nurses and doctors. No civilized country should have to put-up with such appalling conditions mainly due to ignorant politicians who are unable or unwilling to reform NHS in line with some successful countries like Germany, France and Scandinavian where no one has to wait, although most have to contribute tiny amount through insurance scheme that bars health tourism.
We already pay for prescriptions and dental treatment, most expensive in EU, yet unwilling to pay to see our GPs due to political dogma, willing to accept poor service instead. It is time NHS should be funded to some extent by patients in line with dental treatment.
Kumudini Valambia
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