A grandmother of seven who needed a plaster after cutting her finger was refused assistance by her local pharmacy and GP – and told to call 999. Pauline Shillito hurt herself while slicing a melon in her home in Lydd, on Romney Marsh, where she lives alone. Although the injury was only minor, the 84-year-old started bleeding because she takes blood-thinning medication,Continue reading “Asked For A Plaster, Got Told To Ring 999. Britain: Where Minor Injuries Get Blue‑Light Treatment”
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GP Ballot Could Result In Costly Appointments Under ‘Plan B’
UK patients are furious because the BMA’s proposed “Plan B” ballot could open the door to paid GP appointments, something that strikes at the heart of the NHS principle of free care at the point of use. The frustration is real — and the reasoning behind it is clear once you look at what’s beingContinue reading “GP Ballot Could Result In Costly Appointments Under ‘Plan B’”
Stick To NHS COVID Test, Ministers Advise
Ministers are discouraging the public from using a coronavirus testing service offered by Boots. A nasal swab test that costs £120 and delivers results in 12 minutes will be available at designated stores across Britain and is being marketed to people without symptoms. The pharmacist is also offering a separate PCR test, suited to peopleContinue reading “Stick To NHS COVID Test, Ministers Advise”
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