Here's some uncomfortable reading for those who support the SNP and its running of the NHS Scotland http://forargyll.com/2015/05/12-hour...lso-up-by-150/
Here's some uncomfortable reading for those who support the SNP and its running of the NHS Scotland http://forargyll.com/2015/05/12-hour...lso-up-by-150/
What did the SNP do to cause this problem?
You ever give up?
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Regardless who's to blame there is a massive problem with the NHS, especially here. I am not just talking about waiting times, I am talking about a lack, and it is a major lack of staff, GP's, Nurses, Consultants and so on. Does anybody know what the NHS (Raigmore) pays out for travelling expenses? The cost of employing loculm GP's in the Riverside Practice must be astronomical, now, I attended that practice for just over a year, and I do'nt think I saw the same Doctor twice. My Consultant at Raigmore (Gastroenterology) told me he was quite prepared to attend Caithness General on a monthly basis to see his patients from this area there, as a lot of them are elderly, he said the powers that be would not allow this. Something has to be done, and quickly.
Just to add, I have only had to visit A&E twice, once in Thurso (Dunbar Hospital), and once in Caithness General. Both occasions I was seen straight away. When I had to go to Wick they thought I had had a heart attack, I cannot praise the Nurses, Doctors and a Consultant who was a professor highly enough, the care I received was second to none.
Staffing numbers are higher in Scotland than the rest of the UK.
http://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/data...r-countries-uk
However, waiting times are higher in conservative areas like the south of England
http://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/data...iting-times-uk
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.
It isn't the SNP that's to blame, it's the Highland Heath Board, who think they are saving money by moving everything to Inverness. Maybe they are saving money - who's to say? But they are, no doubt, putting more lives at risk.
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
Let's put things into perspective rather than just focusing on Scotland and the SNP.
The number of people waiting over 4 hours to be seen has trebled right across the UK between 2011 and 2015.
http://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/info...hind-ae-crisis
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.
The SNP have been in power for 7 years NHS Scotland is devolved so it's very much their problem you can't blame Westminster. Not while they continue to run the service in such a shambolic way and blame everyone but themselves. But this is isn't England, Wales Or Northern Ireland this is Scotland and the SNP are in charge and have been for 7 years passing the buck doesn't really do it aren't they supposed to be delivering more and better than anyone else. " Exemplo Ducimus " Lead By Example ....not blame everyone else
The SNP made the promises not Labour,not Lib Dems, not the Conservatives so surely it's right they are held to account for THEIR promises .
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2...p-nhs-scotland
Last edited by BetterTogether; 13-May-15 at 17:12.
http://news.stv.tv/scotland/1320191-...-must-be-done/
a more recent article showing improvement. dated yesterday
Well why not give me a couple of examples that show the resounding success of the SNP and some of their policies that have made the lives of the people of Scotland so much better.
Very easy to complain about posts but not put anything worthy as a reply except for personal attack.
I fully understand the blind adoration most SNP voters have for the party but come on do all us unionists a favour, play ball show us some examples of where they have delivers resounding success.
If you don't enjoy the polls don't partake no one forces you to participate I fully support your democratic right not to bother.
Just as much as I hope you fully support my democratic right to have a differing point of view.
show us why conservatives are any better. Englands in a just state than ours but funny how you conveniently never bring examples over from England to back your claims. Part of the reason we have issues up here in Caithness is due to doctors not wanting to move up to a remote location.
I can't say I've ever heard of a Conservative government in Scotland or winning a seat in Caithness.
If I lived in England id be quite happy to use examples but I don't, I live up here in Caithness and the SNP have run the show for 7 years now.
Previously to that it was Labour so blaming Conservatives for all the woes is just grievance politics.
Last edited by BetterTogether; 13-May-15 at 16:58.
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