Want to say one thing - thanks to the NHS

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

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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]

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Hope you’re soon in the pink again.

[NYCBlue]

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Welcome back. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[mps1]

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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]

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

[Taunton Blue Genie]

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Forgot to say that I wish you well, Eric.

[NottinghamBlue]

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Best wishes Eric for a speedy recovery.

God bless the NHS.

[North Cardiff Blue]

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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]

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I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[MacAdder]

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Nothing but good experiences with the NHS staff 👏

Best wishes Eric.

[Henry Hill]

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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 .

You just couldnt help yourself could you?

[Dembe]

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You just couldnt help yourself could you?

I notice nobody had a pop at TBG

Glad you are well Eric

People will have good and bad experiences/stories of the nhs. What some may deem acceptable another person will no doubt play hell over etc.

[BLUETIT]

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Speedy recovery

Totally agree about the hard shifts nurses and doctors put in and doubly agree about too many chiefs

[The Bloop]

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Glad you're OK Eric and yes, you're right - the NHS needs looking after, whatever it takes.
Glad you're back on here too 🙂