Throwing more money at the problems isn't the answer.

The amount of wastage is obscene. Equipment lying idle in cupboards, over stockage of drugs, IT systems not fit for purposes etc etc.
A proper frank discussion on what the NHS is there for. People have to realise that NHS staff are not miracle workers and patients unfortunately do die in A/E,on the operating table,in ICU and the wards.
The one I would say though is on the coal face it is understaffed. Jobs like nursing are now degree level. So people need 3 A levels to get on the course missing out on a lot of folk who are very caring but struggle with exams. Although they are starting apprenticeships. Don't get me started on bursaries.
On a final point if it wasn't for Philipeno nurses and I'm sure the NHS would of imploded by now.

Posted By: DiscoDale on April 17th 2023 at 12:46:19

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Had the misfortune to spend some time at a London A&E last night (General Chat) - paulg, Apr 17, 08:52:59
- Not much better in the US unfortunatley (General Chat) - Kev, Apr 17, 15:57:58
  - did you have to pay for the privilege? (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Apr 17, 19:26:53
    - I've read yanks say an ambulance trip to hospital is 3k. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Apr 17, 19:41:08
      - They should get an Uber (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Apr 17, 20:05:14
- I've Just Spent.... (General Chat) - Martin Peters, Apr 17, 13:01:43
  - ^^ Stockholm Syndrome (General Chat) - CWC, Apr 17, 15:14:43
  - Best wishes. 👍 (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Apr 17, 13:07:15
    - Thankyou... (General Chat) - Martin Peters, Apr 17, 16:09:37
      - Too right,and yes the staff up there are superb👍 (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Apr 17, 16:27:48
      - Yup, all the best in your recovery MP. (n/m) (General Chat) - DrDublin, Apr 17, 16:12:18
- Throwing more money at the problems isn't the answer. (General Chat) - DiscoDale, Apr 17, 12:46:19
  - While I take your point, the way to address the front line shortage will ultimately (General Chat) - megson, Apr 17, 13:42:29
  - A lot of sense in that I think (General Chat) - paulg, Apr 17, 13:38:58
    - it's still one of the most cost-effective service delivery models (General Chat) - CWC, Apr 17, 15:08:29
  - totally agree ... (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Apr 17, 12:53:14
- Hope you're ok bor. (n/m) (General Chat) - DrDublin, Apr 17, 10:04:28
  - Thank you - not too bad! (n/m) (General Chat) - paulg, Apr 17, 10:16:26
- this not a comment on your particular situation .... (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Apr 17, 09:12:56
  - Yes and yes for me (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Apr 17, 09:16:39
  - A lot of people are there because the algorithm on 111 tells them to go (General Chat) - jamesward, Apr 17, 09:15:39
    - that is my point (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Apr 17, 09:20:59
      - Clearly need an NHS Premium Service (General Chat) - CWC, Apr 17, 09:29:46
        
        Mmm not what i had in mind (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Apr 17, 09:40:45
        
        Just give it to people who are good at maths imo (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Apr 17, 09:34:59
        
        Fine, free subscriptions for Maths teachers and those who study it to 18 (General Chat) - CWC, Apr 17, 09:36:51
        
        And those who didn’t have to take a test (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Apr 17, 09:43:33
- How long did you have to wait? (General Chat) - SCC 28, Apr 17, 09:08:57
  - 5 hours ... (n/m) (General Chat) - paulg, Apr 17, 09:20:23
    - Which was pretty good apparently... (n/m) (General Chat) - paulg, Apr 17, 09:21:01
      - Waiting time on the screen was around 10 hours (General Chat) - SCC 28, Apr 17, 09:25:06
        
        Either dead or better after that long (n/m) (General Chat) - paulg, Apr 17, 09:38:30
- Said the same about a Yorkshire A/E department couple of weeks ago (General Chat) - DiscoDale, Apr 17, 09:06:50
  - I had the delight of a few hours on a Friday night at BRI (General Chat) - camcan, Apr 17, 09:58:40

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