Have we done this Daily Wail one yet?

[DodgyAgent]

Dont anyone dare criticise the NHS. The NHS is like Jimmy Savile - utterly virtuous on the outside. Anyone that dares to challenge it is immediately rubbished and smeared. Yet on the inside exists a monster of a monopoly riddled with inefficiency, restrictive practices and poor service.

[hyperD]

It amazes me that the British middle classes choose to buy a rag that just serves to start their day badly.

It amazes me that anyone still reads newspapers today. All of them are utter piles of kack, mistruths, sensationalism, manipulation and bollocks.

[minestrone]

"that's a load of tulipe"

was what the other half said last night when I mentioned this.

[sasguru]

Good job you don't have terminal cancer or HIV then. That would take the house & the shirt off your back.

He has terminal stupidity. But sadly there's no cure for that, however much you pay.

[DodgyAgent]

It amazes me that anyone still reads newspapers today. All of them are utter piles of kack, mistruths, sensationalism, manipulation and bollocks.

In other words an accurate narrative of what is going on in the world

[Old Hack]

Do you think a private A&E is going to treat you without seeing evidence of ability to pay? Do you really think it will be cheaper if you happen to need it?

In Surrey, we used a local private A&E, which used to charge £15 up front to see what was wrong with you. Then you obviously got the insurance involved if it was serious, and went home if it wasn't. It worked for us, as there wasn't 25 drunks staggering around threatening everyone, and you had no waiting time (when we used it).

It was a couple of years ago, so prices would have gone up, but it was a very good service.

NHS A&E were exceptional at looking at the kids very quickly when we used them before, which was impressive, but break a finger playing cricket and you'd be there for hours, upon hours. Much prefer private.

[hyperD]

In other words an accurate narrative of what is going on in the world

Yup!

and in General!

[mudskipper]

NHS is being privatised anyway. Was at Farnham hospital with my mum - nurse told us they're about to become part of 'Virgin Healthcare'.

About us

[Sysman]

It amazes me that the British middle classes choose to buy a rag that just serves to start their day badly.

The British seem to enjoy feeling hard done by and having something to complain about.

[d000hg]

Dont anyone dare criticise the NHS. The NHS is like Jimmy Savile - utterly virtuous on the outside. Anyone that dares to challenge it is immediately rubbished and smeared. Yet on the inside exists a monster of a monopoly riddled with inefficiency, restrictive practices and poor service.

It's not a monopoly, private healthcare is available