Want to say one thing - thanks to the NHS

[Eric the Half a Bee]

On Monday I went to A+E as I'd not been too well for a few days. It transpires that I've had a very mild heart attack and am waiting for an angiogram. I'm feeling ok, bit tired, but to be expected.

The staff in A+E have been nothing short of incredible. Ridiculous queues of people waiting to get in to see someone, 12 hour shifts, constant rushing around, they really do have a thankless task. I'm aware some have not had the same experiences, but mine (and many I know) have had great services.

It was an experience that shocked me, though. It's been 20 years since I was last in A+E and things were never as busy. People requiring treatment sleeping on chairs in corridors. Beds in corridors. Consultants discussing issues with patients as there were no cubicles available. Totally overrun. Some will say there's no amount of money that could sort this, but it is trying to provide as good a service for as little as possible on patient care. Maybe there are too many bosses.

However, I couldn't give a crap about politics over this. We have an institution to treasure. It needs sorting out.

[the other bob wilson]

Get well soon Eric and I agree with you about the NHS.

[2b2bdoo]

Take care Eric, look after yourself.

The NHS has many many problems but you can’t fault the majority of nurses and doctors who work hard in difficult situations mostly with little thanks.

[Keyser Soze]

On Monday I went to A+E as I'd not been too well for a few days. It transpires that I've had a very mild heart attack and am waiting for an angiogram. I'm feeling ok, bit tired, but to be expected.

The staff in A+E have been nothing short of incredible. Ridiculous queues of people waiting to get in to see someone, 12 hour shifts, constant rushing around, they really do have a thankless task. I'm aware some have not had the same experiences, but mine (and many I know) have had great services.

It was an experience that shocked me, though. It's been 20 years since I was last in A+E and things were never as busy. People requiring treatment sleeping on chairs in corridors. Beds in corridors. Consultants discussing issues with patients as there were no cubicles available. Totally overrun. Some will say there's no amount of money that could sort this, but it is trying to provide as good a service for as little as possible on patient care. Maybe there are too many bosses.

However, I couldn't give a crap about politics over this. We have an institution to treasure. It needs sorting out.

Glad you came through. Wishing you a solid recovery.

[splott parker]

Get well soon Eric, good to hear from you again. I had experience of NHS care a few years back, nothing but praise and admiration for the staff under extreme pressure.

[bobh]

Get well soon Eric, good to hear from you again. I had experience of NHS care a few years back, nothing but praise and admiration for the staff under extreme pressure.

Ditto to all that.

[Robin Friday's Ghost]

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery Eric.

[olderblue]

I wish you a speedy recovery
Agree totally about the NHS 100%

[JamesWales]

Wishing you well in your recovery, and you are right, it is an institution we should cherish.

[jeepster]

Speedy recovery stay well.

[life on mars]

Great to hear your well .

It is an important cog in our society and it has served you well .

Your health and others is what it's all about .

There's enough funding to get it right if managed correctly by the Trusts .

[jon1959]

Get well soon Eric, good to hear from you again. I had experience of NHS care a few years back, nothing but praise and admiration for the staff under extreme pressure.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Keep safe mate

The NHS is fantastic but it needs more money

[Dave Blue]

Great to hear your well .

It is an important cog in our society and it has served you well .

Your health and others is what it's all about .

There's enough funding to get it right if managed correctly by the Trusts .

Here we go.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Keep safe mate

The NHS is fantastic but it needs more money

The concept of the NHS is fantastic but isn't it the case that it's inferior to many systems on the continent? I've been involved with the NHS a great deal in recent months (and due to the poor health of a close relative) and even the specialists I have had meetings with have discussed the fact that the system is failing around them. I spent the best part of a week hanging about in corridors with my relative and the whole system seemed that it was creaking but under the stewardship of well-meaning and dedicated staff. The experience has left me wondering if I should pay for private health cover, such was the endlessly depressing waiting periods at every stage.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

The concept of the NHS is fantastic but isn't it the case that it's inferior to many systems on the continent? I've been involved with the NHS a great deal in recent months (and due to the poor health of a close relative) and even the specialists I have had meetings with have discussed the fact that the system is failing around them. I spent the best part of a week hanging about in corridors with my relative and the whole system seemed that it was creaking but under the stewardship of well-meaning and dedicated staff. The experience has left me wondering if I should pay for private health cover, such was the endlessly depressing waiting periods at every stage.

I don't know if it's inferior to the French, German , Spanish , Italian systems but unless we change our system to a better one .....if that exists ...then we have to keep increasing the amount of money we spend on it

Social care is incredibly important and takes so much pressure off the nhs but it was privatised

Sort that out and we might have a chance

[Cleve van Leef]

Hope you’re soon in the pink again.

[NYCBlue]

Welcome back. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[mps1]

Can't fault them. My missus got admitted to the Grange this afternoon after going into AF three years after her last night episode. Only thing that will correct it is a Cardioversion !! (She's had over 10 now and is still a fit 54 year old. It's a very worrying procedure, however again the staff were superb. She's in Resus tonight but will hopefully pick her up sometime tomorrow.
Glad to hear you received the same attentive care.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Get well soon Eric. God bless the NHS and long may it continue.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Forgot to say that I wish you well, Eric.

[NottinghamBlue]

Best wishes Eric for a speedy recovery.

God bless the NHS.

[North Cardiff Blue]

On Monday I went to A+E as I'd not been too well for a few days. It transpires that I've had a very mild heart attack and am waiting for an angiogram. I'm feeling ok, bit tired, but to be expected.

The staff in A+E have been nothing short of incredible. Ridiculous queues of people waiting to get in to see someone, 12 hour shifts, constant rushing around, they really do have a thankless task. I'm aware some have not had the same experiences, but mine (and many I know) have had great services.

It was an experience that shocked me, though. It's been 20 years since I was last in A+E and things were never as busy. People requiring treatment sleeping on chairs in corridors. Beds in corridors. Consultants discussing issues with patients as there were no cubicles available. Totally overrun. Some will say there's no amount of money that could sort this, but it is trying to provide as good a service for as little as possible on patient care. Maybe there are too many bosses.

However, I couldn't give a crap about politics over this. We have an institution to treasure. It needs sorting out.

Sorry to hear you've not been well, thank goodness for the NHS, it's good to know that when we really do need them they are still there for us, speedy recovery and takes things easy

[JumpersforGoalposts]

I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[MacAdder]

Nothing but good experiences with the NHS staff 👏

Best wishes Eric.