health service

[expat]

Where are you living exactly? In the Germany thread you talked about just receiving your NL salary slip, and mortgage deductions etc and now you're talking about months spent waiting in the UK health system ...

Living in UK, working in Germany, just finished in NL. I could tell you more but I'd have to kill you

[cailin maith]

I had an opp. under BUPA & it was very quick (set up within 1 week) & professional

Me too - had my tonsils out about 2 years ago - the consultant fitted it in after my hols cos thats what suited at the time.

It's dead handy and I wouldn't be without it now.

[expat]

OK, I've looked at BUPA and I like it. They will take a pre-existing condition off the list after it's been cured for a year. I will probably just pay my own way on that.

That just leaves the GP. With BUPA you still see your own GP and BUPA?private care only kicks in after a referral from him. Are there any other systems? Is it worth looking for a GP that sees patients on Saturdays (private if need be), or is that a mirage?

[DimPrawn]

OK, I've looked at BUPA and I like it. They will take a pre-existing condition off the list after it's been cured for a year. I will probably just pay my own way on that.

That just leaves the GP. With BUPA you still see your own GP and BUPA?private care only kicks in after a referral from him. Are there any other systems? Is it worth looking for a GP that sees patients on Saturdays (private if need be), or is that a mirage?

Look, GP's only earn between £120K and £250K p.a. on the NHS so don't expect too much.

[Mustang]

Not having private health insurance in the UK is taking a big risk. IMHO it's very worth it. We use BUPA which costs about £160per month for two 45+ year olds.

MyCo pays around £110/month for me and the Co Secretary who, sadly is a one parent mother! We are such a generous Co we cover her kids too!!

BUPA was the only company that did a corporate scheme for only 2 employees.

[expat]

MyCo pays around £110/month for me and the Co Secretary who, sadly is a one parent mother! We are such a generous Co we cover her kids too!!

BUPA was the only company that did a corporate scheme for only 2 employees.

It's a taxable BIK anyway though, isn't it?

[Gonzo]

I use BUPA but fortunately that is through Mrs Gonzo's work scheme so doesn't cost me anything

If we need to see a GP though, I just bite the bullet and pay the £50 it costs to go to the BUPA doctor. It is worth the money just so that you don't have to deal with the NHS surgeries.