tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778330150286788997.post381831295496424978..comments2024-01-01T06:44:24.089-06:00Comments on Some Mothers Do Ave Em: NHS: The Good, The Bad and The UglyNicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07017352687163694581noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778330150286788997.post-40593547117183858422011-06-06T05:04:50.306-05:002011-06-06T05:04:50.306-05:00What a nightmare! I'm glad you're getting ...What a nightmare! I'm glad you're getting better. XMwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954216492730746581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778330150286788997.post-61935121203252903742011-05-30T04:05:44.067-05:002011-05-30T04:05:44.067-05:00Expat mum - Good advice. I will complain (given t...Expat mum - Good advice. I will complain (given that I have also written about how irritated I am by Brits who whinge but don't do anything constructive...)<br /><br />NVG - Thanks...I know, I don't seem to be having a whole heap of luck with my life right now...WTF??!!! I just have to believe that I was destined to befall an even greater unfortunate incident in Malta and that this was the universe's way of ensuring that didn't happen...glass half full...glass half full...<br /><br />Iota - yes, but your funny links helped to cheer me up!!!<br /><br />Aliblahblah - Hurrah! My view exactly! And I will complain. BTW I LOVE your blog and am going to become an avid follower. Thanks for finding me and commenting...<br /><br />HOM - One thing I have to be grateful for is that I bounce back pretty quickly, illness wise. Which is all the more irritating in this instance!<br /><br />Kellogsville - You're right! I thought we had stumbled into an alternative universe, or took the wrong turn on Archway Road and ended up in some 3rd world country...Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017352687163694581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778330150286788997.post-71108088611390137672011-05-29T15:55:56.203-05:002011-05-29T15:55:56.203-05:00That's just awful. I am so pleased you are sor...That's just awful. I am so pleased you are sorted but you should try to tell someone what happened at the first A&E. It should never be like that.AGuidingLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05823333742737762759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778330150286788997.post-19879390254079425392011-05-29T11:39:37.087-05:002011-05-29T11:39:37.087-05:00that sounds seriously painful (not just the eyes, ...that sounds seriously painful (not just the eyes, but the missing the trip and the NHS). Hope you're on the mend soonHome Office Mumhttp://homeofficemum.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778330150286788997.post-20079208182517442012011-05-29T11:33:32.181-05:002011-05-29T11:33:32.181-05:00I am a Brit working in the US healthcare system, a...I am a Brit working in the US healthcare system, and am a huge supporter of the NHS. There doesn't seem too much difference between a wait at a poorly staffed A&E in the UK vs a poorly staffed and underfunded ER in the US, except the US ER also comes with a hefty bill for your troubles. At least in the UK you regained your eyesight and kept your house!! I definitely agree you should complain about Whittington - at least with the NHS you feel you are part of the system and can effect change, and not just a disgruntled customer. <br /><br />Having said that, the docs I work for over here are fabulous - and the medical practice I run is a work of art ;)AliBlahBlahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335907266347761153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778330150286788997.post-88345836150772736932011-05-29T09:16:49.674-05:002011-05-29T09:16:49.674-05:00Meanwhile, I hope these will cheer you up.
http:/...Meanwhile, I hope these will cheer you up.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnq96W9jtuw&feature=related<br /><br />and<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlrsqGal64w&feature=fvwrelIota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778330150286788997.post-70848274090597723462011-05-29T09:12:13.737-05:002011-05-29T09:12:13.737-05:00Blimey, I'm going to learn from your example a...Blimey, I'm going to learn from your example and not write a post about how much I love the NHS and how expensive health care in the US is. Look what happened when you did that. The universe is sometimes so unkind.Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778330150286788997.post-68722391576379678632011-05-29T09:04:56.237-05:002011-05-29T09:04:56.237-05:00You poor thing Nicola, what a horrible experience!...You poor thing Nicola, what a horrible experience! So sorry about your eyes and the cancelled holiday and the AWFUL Whittington. (I've heard horror stories about that hospital before). I'm so glad Moorfields was able to help you. Expat Mum is right, you should definitely complain - it' s not acceptable. Wishing you a speedy recovery. xxnappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778330150286788997.post-40164297894951108172011-05-29T08:54:25.305-05:002011-05-29T08:54:25.305-05:00You should definitely complain about this. There i...You should definitely complain about this. There is a Patients' Advocacy group, that was started by the late Claire Raynor. They are great (I once got a personal reply from her) and will tell yo uwhat to do. This is not acceptable and could have caused very serious consquences.<br />Sorry about your eyes. Trust you!Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.com