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111 service getting worse.

Posted by Stan wears on November 23, 2022, 17:22:56

I had reason to ring 111 over the weekend. All I got was a robot waffling on then telling me they were so busy so go on line with your problem. God help an elderly person in an emergency. What a state this NHS is in. Talking to a paramedic, he told me he pays £22 per month to park his car which is deducted from his wages before he's paid. Totally disgusting.

Re: 111 service getting worse.

Posted by Sheila on November 23, 2022, 17:33:32, in reply to "111 service getting worse. "

Stan,I i was told about 5 years ago by a paramedic, , if you need help dial 999. They will help you and decide if you need hospital treatment. My husband needed help after being discharged from hospital, he was in agony and rang 111 for a doctor at11.00pm. The doctor who was German as it was a weekend, arrived at 5.30am, the next morning, having worked all night, poor man he certainly earned his salary, he had a nurse with him, who sorted my husband out quickly, but it was a long and very painful wait.

Re: 111 service getting worse. for Stan

Posted by Mac Cummings on November 23, 2022, 17:49:32, in reply to "Re: 111 service getting worse. "

Lousy service Stan and it is I'm afraid at all levels in the NHS. WE need a new model urgently.
By the wayI think that £22 pcm for parking is extremely inexpensive.
Most people have to pay much more to park their cars!

Re: 111 service getting worse. for Stan

Posted by John Shearer on November 23, 2022, 21:27:09, in reply to "Re: 111 service getting worse. for Stan"

So sorry to hear that Sheila, hope not to stressful for you and hubby. We are at the mercy of some system now.

Re: 111 service getting worse. for Stan

Posted by geordieboy ns on November 24, 2022, 1:59:34, in reply to "Re: 111 service getting worse. for Stan"

Why should one pay anything to park your car where you work ? Trusting one can claim the expense for tax purposes . Having any kind of medical treatment at home here simply does not exist. Extreme medical requirement means you drive yourself to hospital emergency and take a number , not in sequence , staff decides who is treated first . Scary process . No car - hitch a ride with a friend . For Sheila : Hope your Hubby is feeling better - a big concern while waiting for assistance .

Re: 111 service getting worse. for Stan

Posted by Sheila on November 24, 2022, 9:04:58, in reply to "Re: 111 service getting worse. for Stan"

Thank you John and GeordieboyNS for your kind thoughts.

Mac Cummings for our man in NS

Posted by Mac Cummings for our man in NS on November 24, 2022, 10:27:22, in reply to "Re: 111 service getting worse. for Stan"

No G'dieboy parking charges are not deductable for tax purposes in the UK unless travel to work is incurred wholly and exclusively in the performance of your duties.
Most employees in the UK who use their own vehicles to get to work pay their own fees. Not all employers have parking facilities especially in towns and cities.
Its a bit like paying your own bus or train fare.

Re: 111 service getting worse. For Sheila

Posted by Liz Dance on November 24, 2022, 10:48:43, in reply to "Re: 111 service getting worse. "

Sheila, I hope your husband is on top form now and has many, many years ahead of him with, hopefully, very little requirement for emergency NHS service.

Take care.

Re: 111 service getting worse. For Sheila

Posted by geordieboy ns on November 24, 2022, 13:05:40, in reply to "Re: 111 service getting worse. For Sheila"

Mac Cummings; Income tax Claims / Thank you for that update , here you can add to your tax claim for all medical parking such as hospital parking . Some buisness free parking is classed as taxable income. One would think necessary emergency workers like the Para Medic or Police/Firemen etc., would have alloted parking prior to occupying the premise . High rise condo residence parking is built into their purchase or rent . Looks like Cosco , UK , parking is a coming trend , probably good we don't use horse and buggies any more or we would be charged stable fees .

Re: 111 service getting worse. For Sheila

Posted by Stan wears on November 24, 2022, 13:17:54, in reply to "Re: 111 service getting worse. For Sheila"

For years I fought 3 Tees-side hospitals to give terminally ill cancer patients free parking. The Trust finally gave me spaces at Hartlepool after I pointed out they are dying and why pay to do so? Only fair but a valid point.

Re: 111 service getting worse. For Sheila

Posted by Sheila on November 24, 2022, 13:18:02, in reply to "Re: 111 service getting worse. For Sheila"

Thank you Liz, fingers crossed, all will be well.

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