Covid drives more people in UK to fund own operations

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Patients are going private for knee, hip and cataract operations – here’s what they can expect to pay

A major private hospital group says it has experienced a doubling in the number of patients opting to pay out of their own pocket for a range of procedures because they fear they will not be seen because the NHS is struggling with a backlog of operations.

 

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I see the Tory plan for private health is working.

Exactly as planned . ToryBritain ..

Reminder that 27 million Americans lost their private insurance when the pandemic hit. 100s of thousands of Americans’ surgeries are stuck in a holding pattern and 100s of thousands of American COVID patients are up to their eyeballs in medical debt.

For those with this kind of financial ability.

The same surgeons in many cases who would see you on the NHS but the NHS list grows as they prioritise Private work ££££ The system is to blame

Because I got seen quicker. Than a two year waiting list !!!!

Ne on ich pohání k tomu aby sa vobec k nejakej potrebnej operaci dostali tak si ju radsej zaplatia !

hi, to anyone reading this, can you please share my moms go fund me if you aren’t able to contribute a donation. Our family has been deeply impacted by covid. We thank everyone who is able to donate, share, or pray. 🙏🏽❤️

You english always told me how great your socialized medical care is ...all free... and in America we're all savages lol

I am not suprised.

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