The angry thread

[jonclox]

  *$")_&$£ Just had to start taking the 1st course of steroids this autumn. Last dose I took was back in July and I was hoping to get into next year without starting off again   

[Newportnobby]

Just been for an ultrasound on my neck. Quite why I had to drive a 60 mile round trip in the rush hour to Blackpool I don't know, as they do ultrasounds at Chorley Hospital which is just 5 miles down the road. They could then have sent the results to the consultant in Blackpool.
I guess everything is done for their convenience and not the public

[Oldman]

Jon you have my sympathy, just got back from the quacks with prescriptions for a 6 week course of steroids and a 6 week course of Carbocisteine plus Buprenorphine patches for 4 weeks

[paulprice]

Why are we moaning about a free health care system 

[Newportnobby]

Why are we moaning about a free health care system 

Because when you think about it, it's not free. Where do they get their money from?

[daveg]

Our NHS is in a bad state and there some horrible mess-ups as at times reported here, but:

When I think of how much I would pay, even at the discounted rate for my 8 different meds and regular check-ups, I remain grateful.

Hope those of us who are currently unwell get better very soon.

Dave G

[dannyboy]

In Ireland, we do not have a 'NHS'. There is what is called a medical card that gets you free or partially free treatment, but that is means tested. When I visit the Doctor, it costs me €35, (about £25 at todays exchange rate), just to see him/her and, where I live, it is one of the cheapest places in Ireland to see the Doctor. If I want a repeat prescription. it is €25, (no seeing the Doctor). My monthly medicine has recently come down to €13 - it was €27. When I first went to the hospital for a test, a number of years ago, I had a medical card. So far, the 'powers that be' seem to think I still have one  . I dread to think what my bill would be after 2 biopsies and numerous visits to the Hospital for other tets! A lot of people have medical insurance, but that can cost thousands for a family  . Dental and optical care also has to be paid for. A lot of people go into Northern Ireland as, even going private, it is cheaper than the south.  . Still, at least I am reasonably fit and well - good luck to those of you who have your various ailments - I am quite fortunate really. David.

[Newportnobby]

Collected my Mum from Manchester airport this evening. I arrived at 17.15 and left the car park at 18.25. Cost - £9.00

[acko22]

Nobby - Good trick for you if you ever have to pick anyone up at Manchester Airport.

Park at Heald green station for free and a 2 pound return on the train only 3 minutes away.
Thats what I always do there is a train every 30 min during the day just as much hassle as actually parking in the airport and cheaper!!

[JasonBz]

That works OK till the points fail at Heald Green Junction.....

Trust me, Ive been there

[acko22]

Lol well I didnt say its fool proof lol.

[JasonBz]

That may have been as far back as the 99 Rugby World Cup...I know there was a lot of Seth Efricans on board aiming for a flight to Jo' burg....

[acko22]

Now I bet they were angry 

[Newportnobby]

Nobby - Good trick for you if you ever have to pick anyone up at Manchester Airport.

Park at Heald green station for free and a 2 pound return on the train only 3 minutes away.
Thats what I always do there is a train every 30 min during the day just as much hassle as actually parking in the airport and cheaper!!

Nice solution but not really practical for Mum and myself due to medical conditions prevailing.
It's either the car park or she'd have to get a taxi at a cost of some £40-50.

[jonclox]

AHCHOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Joined the other family members with the first cold of the season.
I am not amused 
AHCHOOOOOOOOOOOOO