Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

[satz123]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

What is the problem with docs over there ?
ANY doctor over here will see you any time once you have the ?50 to pay them

[satz123]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

Here get this !
I think I have an 84 year old bulimic on my hands :egad:
My mother complained about her large tummy for ages ........
She's taking laxatives & lying about it - Jesus!

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

Because it's a universal service. Everyone with or without money is entitled to healthcare in the UK. Fair enough that Mr JC pays a lot in NHI contributions, but with the health care from the NHS we've had over the last few years there is no way on earth we could have afforded to pay.

I have to warn you I'm it's biggest fan. It's far from perfect but it's ours and works well most of the time.

[satz123]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

JackieClaire;1479601 wrote: Because it's a universal service. Everyone with or without money is entitled to healthcare in the UK. Fair enough that Mr JC pays a lot in NHI contributions, but with the health care from the NHS we've had over the last few years there is no way on earth we could have afforded to pay.

I have to warn you I'm it's biggest fan. It's far from perfect but it's ours and works well most of the time.

Yes Jacks same here - no-one refused healthcare. Liike Mr JC I pay NHI every week since I was 17 - but when I need to go to a doctor I have to pay €50 and pay for prescription. :durn:
Is the doctor free for everyone including Mr JC ?

[anon]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

satz123;1479605 wrote: Yeah Jacks same here - no-one refused healthcare. Liike Mr JC I pay NHI every week since I was 17 - but when I need to go to a doctor I have to pay €50 and pay for prescription. :durn:
Is the doctor free for everyone including Mr JC ?

Too right Healthcare is free to everyone! Terrifies the republicans in the USA .

It is not perfect but so civilized

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

satz123;1479605 wrote: Yeah Jacks same here - no-one refused healthcare. Liike Mr JC I pay NHI every week since I was 17 - but when I need to go to a doctor I have to pay ?50 and pay for prescription. :durn:
Is the doctor free for everyone including Mr JC ?

Gawd I suppose I paid a fair few squillion into the pot when I had a proper job.

Oh yep. The only thing we have to pay for is prescriptions, dentists, them people what do yer feet (whatever their name is) and opticians. That's England. I know they don't pay prescription charges in Scotland and Wales but not sure about the rest.

[satz123]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

why have I to pay bleedin' ?50
T'aint fair. :stomper:
So lucky that neither me nor Mr Satz ever need to go to the doctor. I have NEVER in 35 years seen Mr S go to a doctor - crazy eh?

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

Does that mean after the initial appointment you have to pay each time you go for a follow up appointment?

[satz123]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

AND prob anything that was wrong with me in recent years could prolly be related back to the grog or preventitive blood tests etc - so doesen't count as real visits :H

[anon]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

satz123;1479614 wrote: why have I to pay bleedin' ?50
T'aint fair. :stomper:
So lucky that neither me nor Mr Satz ever need to go to the doctor. I have NEVER in 35 years seen Mr S go to a doctor - crazy eh?

Ah poor things.
I as an old dear get. A pension, free prescription , winter fuel allowance, free bus pass, eye tests (free)
Also win the vets categories in races raking in more diosh.

However, I count myself as very lucky to have got here in one piece:thanks:

[satz123]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

JackieClaire;1479615 wrote: Does that mean after the initial appointment you have to pay each time you go for a follow up appointment?

EVERY time & if you have kids & no medical card you have to pay for them too !
I work with a girl that hubs up & left her with 2 kids - she has no medical card 'cos she works full time - shockingly unfair !

[satz123]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

anon;1479617 wrote: Ah poor things.
I as an old dear get. A pension, free prescription , winter fuel allowance, free bus pass, eye tests (free)
Also win the vets categories in races raking in more diosh.

However, I count myself as very lucky to have got here in one piece:thanks:

:goodjob: Well done!
When I get there I too will get all the goodies free - I laugh with my mother that she gets everything free. :H
The OA Pension here is great - I think it's €220 a week :egad:
Can't wait !!
But even the millionaires get it - which is daft !

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

anon;1479617 wrote: Ah poor things.
I as an old dear get. A pension, free prescription , winter fuel allowance, free bus pass, eye tests (free)
Also win the vets categories in races raking in more diosh.

However, I count myself as very lucky to have got here in one piece:thanks:

Oooh goody. Only 3 years to go. Paris and free prescriptions.

[anon]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

satz123;1479621 wrote: :goodjob: Well done!
When I get there I too will get all the goodies free - I laugh with my mother that she gets everything free. :H
The OA Pension here is great - I think it's ?220 a week :egad:
Can't wait !!
But even the millionaires get it - which is daft !

Our pension is lowest in the eu but still great. I get 110 quid a week + extras . Just as well I have my millions!

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread, MONDAY 18th March

Don't get me pension 'til I'm 65ish.