Thread: Free NHS prescriptions
View Single Post
Old 23-09-2008, 22:00   #17
demented
Inactive
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sheffield
Services: 4Mbs, V+, XLtv + premium channels.
Posts: 1,133
demented has much to be proud ofdemented has much to be proud ofdemented has much to be proud ofdemented has much to be proud ofdemented has much to be proud ofdemented has much to be proud ofdemented has much to be proud ofdemented has much to be proud ofdemented has much to be proud ofdemented has much to be proud of
Re: Free NHS prescriptions
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xaccers View Post
We have the crazy situation that if you buy your own medication then the NHS won't provide for you.
Terry Pratchett is campainging against it I believe, as he's had to buy his medication becuase the NHS won't provide it during the early stages of his illness, so by the time he does degenerate enough to qualify for it, he won't get it on the NHS.
Which was why there was a massive piece in The Times today about it being about to change for some things.

I think the free prescriptions announced today a good policy.
demented is offline   Reply With Quote