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Lives Don’t Matter – Disgraceful Junior Doctors Going on a 4-Day Strike

March 23, 2023 / EDITOR / 0 Comments

Lives Don’t Matter – Disgraceful Junior Doctors Going on a 4-Day Strike

Reading today’s headline by the Independent Newspaper I learn that junior doctors are going on a 4-day strike to get more pay.

Junior doctors to stage four-day walk out as strikes escalate (msn.com)

Junior doctors to stage four-day walk out as strikes escalate | The Independent

I commented:

“They knew what they signed up for, you would not get a soldier on the front line saying hold on this is too dangerous and we need to go on strike to get more pay. I thought being a doctor was to help people not about how much they earn. If you don’t like the job you are in then quit and get something that pays you better”.

The newspaper article image shows banners “claps don’t pay bills”.

At a starting salary of £30k if you cannot manage your bills then there is something seriously wrong with your budgeting.

The Government should not give in and should give them an ultimatum, either they work and get on with it, or leave and let someone who really cares about saving lives take their place.

If there is a shortage of doctors because they have left the country because of Brexit, and the pension tax revolt then train more doctors in the UK with written contracts stating if they accept the role that they cannot strike.

Did you know doctors get paid a commission by pharmaceutical companies to prescribe drugs and treatments?

Junior Doctor Salaries Explained – Personal Finance for Junior Doctors (juniordoctorfinance.co.uk)

Individual NHS doctors receiving £100,000 per year from drugs firms (telegraph.co.uk)

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensions/article-7228469/Doctors-revolt-pension-tax-rules-sparked-row.html

Number of doctors retiring early trebles in England and Wales | Doctors | The Guardian

NHS consultants ‘turning down work to avoid huge pension tax’ | NHS | The Guardian

Shortage of Doctors: Many doctors work long hours, including antisocial shifts, and complain of relentless workloads, while some struggle to reconcile childcare with the demands of working in the NHS.

The British Medical Association, ‘trade union’ has said the main reason doctors are retiring early is to avoid the huge tax bills.

The repercussions on the sick and dying when doctors go on strike

The healthcare system is an integral part of any society. When a healthcare system breaks down, it can have far-reaching and devastating effects on people’s lives, especially those who are sick and dying. One such scenario is when doctors go on strike. This is a situation that has occurred in various parts of the world over the years, and the consequences are always dire. In this article, we will explore the repercussions on the sick and dying when doctors go on strike.

First and foremost, it is important to understand that doctors play a critical role in the healthcare system. They are responsible for diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications, and providing treatments that help people recover from illnesses. When doctors go on strike, the healthcare system is significantly impacted, and patients are left without proper medical care.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/individual-nhs-doctors-receiving-100000-per-year-from-drugs-firm/

One of the most significant repercussions of doctors going on strike is that sick people may not be able to get the medical attention they need. For those who are already hospitalized, the situation can be dire. With no doctors to attend to them, patients’ health can deteriorate quickly, leading to complications and even death. Furthermore, without proper medical attention, sick people may be forced to suffer in pain, which can be devastating to their overall well-being.

Another repercussion of doctors going on strike is that dying people may not be able to receive palliative care. Palliative care is a type of medical care that focuses on improving the quality of life of people who are terminally ill. It involves managing pain, providing emotional support, and ensuring that people’s final days are as comfortable as possible. Without doctors to provide this type of care, dying people may be forced to suffer unnecessarily, which can be traumatic for them and their loved ones.

Moreover, when doctors go on strike, the burden of care often falls on family members and caregivers. This can be particularly challenging for those who lack the necessary knowledge and training to provide medical care. In some cases, family members may be forced to make difficult decisions about their loved one’s healthcare without proper guidance from medical professionals.

In addition, when doctors go on strike, there is often a backlog of patients waiting for medical attention. This can lead to significant delays in getting medical care even after the strike is over. The waiting period can be frustrating and stressful for patients, and it can also worsen their condition if they do not receive treatment promptly.

Doctors play a crucial role in the healthcare system, and their absence can have significant repercussions on the sick and dying. When doctors go on strike, patients are left without proper medical care, and dying people may not receive the palliative care they need. Moreover, family members and caregivers are often burdened with the responsibility of providing medical care, which can be challenging and stressful. To prevent such situations, it is important for doctors and policymakers to work together to address any grievances and ensure that the healthcare system functions effectively.

Should junior doctors be penalized for going on strike?

The issue of whether or not junior doctors should be penalized for going on strike is a contentious one. On the one hand, there is a strong argument to be made that doctors have a duty of care to their patients, and that going on strike could put those patients at risk. On the other hand, there is also a strong argument to be made that junior doctors are entitled to fair pay and working conditions, and that striking is a legitimate way to protest these issues.

When you are on starting salary of £30, your love for your job should be the priority and not the love of money.

It is important to recognize that the decision to go on strike is not one that doctors take lightly. In most cases, doctors will only consider striking as a last resort (when they want a pay rise), after other avenues of negotiation have been exhausted. When doctors do decide to strike, it is usually because they feel that their working conditions are unsafe or unfair, or because they feel that they are not being paid a fair wage for the work that they do.

One argument against penalizing junior doctors for going on strike is that doing so would be counterproductive. If doctors are afraid that they will be penalized for striking, they may be less likely to speak out about issues that are affecting their working conditions. (There is such a thing as whistleblowing).

Definition of Poor Working Conditions in Hospitals

Poor working conditions in hospitals are a serious concern that affects both the physical and mental well-being of healthcare professionals. These conditions can take many forms, including inadequate staffing levels, long working hours, high-stress levels, exposure to hazardous substances, and lack of access to necessary resources, (if there is inadequate staffing then jobs need to be prioritized and workloads spread out amongst staff members).

One of the most common indicators of poor working conditions in hospitals is a high staff turnover rate. When employees feel overworked, undervalued, or underpaid, they may be more likely to seek employment elsewhere. This can lead to a shortage of skilled healthcare workers, which in turn can negatively impact patient care.

Another key factor that contributes to poor working conditions in hospitals is the lack of access to adequate resources. For example, healthcare professionals may not have access to the necessary equipment or technology to perform their jobs effectively.

Stress is another significant issue that healthcare professionals may face when working in hospitals. Many healthcare workers must deal with high levels of stress on a daily basis, which can lead to burnout and other mental health issues. In some cases, workers may even be exposed to traumatic events that can have long-lasting psychological effects.

Exposure to hazardous substances is also a common concern for healthcare professionals in hospitals. Many workers may be exposed to infectious diseases, toxic chemicals, and other dangerous substances on a regular basis. This can lead to a range of health problems, including respiratory issues, skin problems, and other illnesses.

To address these issues, hospitals need to prioritize the safety and well-being of their employees. This may involve providing additional resources, such as better equipment and technology, as well as offering support services for employees who are dealing with stress or other mental health issues. Hospitals can also take steps to improve staffing levels and reduce the workload of their employees.

Overall, poor working conditions in hospitals can have a significant impact on the quality of patient care, as well as the health and well-being of healthcare professionals. By prioritizing the safety and well-being of their employees, hospitals can create a healthier. Poor working conditions can negatively impact their physical and mental health, leading to burnout, high turnover rates, and even errors in patient care. Therefore, it is important to define what constitutes poor working conditions in hospitals.

Conclusion

Addressing the problems within the healthcare system can prevent medical professionals from going on strike. Having a clear protocol to report problems within the departments can help staff feel confident that their concerns are being met.

Penalizing junior doctors for going on strike should be a lesson to prioritize the duty of care to the patient over arguments of pay rises and being overworked and underpaid.

Furthermore, doctors are batteries in the matrix, and if one leaves replace them with someone else. I can see eventually robots and AI taking over, sorting the problem out once and for all.

If people cannot manage their money at £14 per hour there is something seriously wrong with society and the government should take a dim view of causing a disruption in the health system and putting sick people’s lives in jeopardy.

#livesdontmatter #nhs #doctors #juniordoctors #doctorsstrike #payrises #priotitizing #dutyofcare #priorities #healthcare #healthcaresystem #hospitals

New Prescribing Powers – GP-AI

February 18, 2023 / EDITOR / 0 Comments

www.GPAI.co.uk Domain For Sale!

New Prescribing Powers – GP-AI

New prescribing powers are being discussed to relieve the pressure on GPs.

Imagine how much time this would save if there was a GP AI app that could diagnose and prescribe medication.

I have given up on my own GP and do not bother with them other than write yearly letters which in the past two years have not been actioned although acknowledged. However, I still get my repeat medication and requests for annual reviews, which in my opinion are a waste of time if the general practitioner ignores your letter. If they claim to be so busy that they do not have time to read letters, then they should learn to speed read and I do not believe the excuse because they get letters from hospitals every day. Furthermore, not every patient bothers to write letters, it is just a lack of care and negligence on the part of the surgery that is to blame.

I am all for not speaking to anyone anyway, so learning that GPs will have new prescribing powers that could allow millions of patients to get medical help without having to see a GP, under government proposals, is basically music to my ears.

Regulators will be asked to consider extending responsibilities to thousands of medical assistants as part of efforts to radically reform healthcare (I hope this does not mean receptionists, your problem should only be discussed with a doctor or AI robot).

Ministers believe that the measures could reduce pressures on GP services, increasing the number of patients treated without seeing a doctor, while speeding up access for those who need to see one (again if they are implying receptionists, then they need to be medically trained to make diagnoses).

The ministers also hope that the changes would allow GPs to focus more time on the most complex cases and the elderly, reducing the number of patients ending up in A&E.

Prescriptions without seeing a GP under radical proposal (msn.com)

Virtual GP appointments are a form of ‘digital exclusion’, NHS chiefs admits (telegraph.co.uk)

It is about time that the NHS gets its act together and makes GP surgeries redundant.

AI can help doctors diagnose patients by analyzing patient data and providing insights and recommendations to healthcare professionals. With the help of machine learning algorithms, AI can be trained to identify patterns and anomalies in medical data, allowing it to make predictions and provide recommendations for diagnoses.

AI can analyze large amounts of patient data, such as medical images, lab results, and electronic health records, to provide more accurate and efficient diagnoses. For example, AI can help radiologists to analyze medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, to detect abnormalities that might be missed by human eyes.

AI can also help doctors to identify rare diseases that can be difficult to diagnose. By analyzing patient symptoms, medical history, and genetic data, AI can provide a more accurate diagnosis and recommend the most effective treatment options.

Overall, AI has the potential to improve the accuracy and efficiency of medical diagnoses, leading to better patient outcomes and reducing the workload for healthcare professionals. However, it’s important to note that AI should be used as a tool to support doctors, not to replace them.

GP AI apps are already a thing and they are likely to become more common in the future. GP AI apps are designed to provide patients with quick access to medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations, without the need for an in-person doctor’s visit. These apps use artificial intelligence to analyze patient data, such as symptoms, medical history, and test results, to provide personalized recommendations.

Some GP AI apps are already in use, such as Babylon Health and Ada Health. These apps ask patients a series of questions about their symptoms and medical history, and then provide a diagnosis or recommend a course of treatment. Some of these apps also have the ability to connect patients with healthcare professionals if further evaluation or treatment is needed.

GP AI apps have the potential to improve access to healthcare, especially for patients who live in remote areas or have difficulty accessing traditional healthcare services. They can also reduce the workload of healthcare professionals and help to free up their time for more complex cases.

However, it’s important to note that GP AI apps should be used as a supplement to, rather than a replacement for, in-person medical care. While AI can be helpful for diagnosing common conditions and providing treatment recommendations, it cannot replace the knowledge, experience, and human touch of a trained healthcare professional.

Conclusion –

A health professional could have www.GPAI.co.uk and implement it into their own online surgery, saving time on appointments, diagnosis, and prescribing medication.

GP practices are private businesses and can enter into commercial contracts with other businesses and provide services privately, but only to an extent that is not prohibited by the GMS contract.

We also have the code for an app that is being sold together as a package.

Surgery Directory

February 18, 2023 / EDITOR / 0 Comments

Surgery Directory – Coming Soon!

Orthopedic Surgery

Hip Surgery
Knee Surgery
Shoulder Surgery
Spinal Surgery
Hand/Wrist Surgery
Foot/Ankle Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Eye Surgery
Cataract Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery

Breast Surgery
Body Surgery
Face Surgery
Intimate Surgery

PIP Digital Forms

February 8, 2023 / EDITOR / 0 Comments

PIP Digital Forms

I would like to think when I wrote last November the anxiety of filling out a physical PIP assessment form that someone must have read my post considering I have linked Capita and DWP to this site because today I read with delight that digital forms are now being tested out.

The announcement of the new form came through an answer Mr. Pursglove gave when asked if DWP would “make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing an online portal for Personal Independence Payment claims to help improve communication” between DWP and claimants.

It was reported that the NHS wastes £100 million per annum sending out letters, so imagine the letters and the forms combined and how much is going down the pan, where the money can be reinvested into nursing.

The links are below:

NHS ‘wastes £100m a year sending letters’ | News | The Times

DWP issues important update to people seeking to claim personal independence payment (msn.com)

PIP Review Digital Form | DISABLED ENTREPRENEUR – DISABILITY UK

I feel in this day and age when we are supposed to save the planet from carbon emissions and are supposed to be moving forward in the tech era that businesses and organizations should refrain from sending out mail by post. Imagine how many trees could be saved simply by going digital.

This is a positive step moving forward.

People who do not have computers or smartphones, most likely have a relative, friend, or carer that does.

#pip #pipdigital #dwp #dwpdigital #pipdigitalforms #dwpdigitalforms #onlineforms

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Telephone Assessment

January 5, 2023 / EDITOR / 0 Comments

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Telephone Assessment

Written by the Editor Renata M Barnes.

Today my daughter had her PIP assessment over the phone. My daughter told me she had four reminder text messages saying that her phone call appointment was scheduled for 09.15 hrs yet the assessor phoned at 08.45 am and when my daughter did not pick up phoned again at 09.10 am (where is that 09.15 may I ask, did the assessor have cognitive impairment to not phone at the scheduled time)?

The assessor was made aware I was listening in as the call was on loudspeaker.

The duration of the call lasted one hour and ten minutes and in that time my daughter was asked the same questions which were on the questionnaire she submitted.

Breach of GDPR

The caller never said the call was being recorded even though by law they have to say. Furthermore, the assessor did not offer a copy of the call recording which means that the assessor may have been working from home or the call was not recorded at all.

My daughter suffers from Multiple Sclerosis which is a progressive disorder that there is no cure.

There is (HSCT) hematopoietic stem cell transplantation currently not available on the NHS, which aims to wipe out and regrow the immune system similar to Lemtrada Alemtuzumab treatment which my daughter had last year.

Sensitive Questions

The assessor asked the same questions as what was on the form but went into some very alarming questions, some of which were so sensitive that could have caused a trigger in mental health patients, like have you ever had any suicidal thoughts or wanting to self-harm.

No one should be in a position to answer such a question because:

It can cause a trigger and the person may not have had those thoughts before, but may now have a seed planted in their head to do it sometime in the future. When asking such a question you should not put those words directly into a person’s thoughts. It should be handled in a way of “how low do you feel on any given day” and “how do you feel when you are feeling low“? You should not say “have you had suicidal thoughts”? This is a TRIGGER. This type of questioning should only be done by a qualified professional, face-to-face (not over the phone).
Secondly, the person being interviewed may not be truthful if there are many people present. Perhaps the person may not want to admit those thoughts in front of their carer, parent, or a total stranger. Someone who is feeling low and that question is asked, could theoretically not tell the truth to the person asking, yet the option would be there in their minds. One should never plant a seed in someone’s head. Only a professional psychologist or psychotherapist would assess a person’s mental health, not a complete stranger.
The assessor should go by the medical evidence from the doctor’s reports and not ask these questions directly (by asking this question it is deemed as reversed psychology). Only a mental health professional should ask these questions. Talking about suicide is a taboo topic that is very sensitive, one needs to build trust between the person asking and the patient. People with suicidal thoughts may sometimes never admit to having them, so it is best to ask “how low a person is feeling” or “has ever felt” and open up a dialogue, rather than ask that question directly.

Further Reading:

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-plant-ideas-in-someones-mind-5715912

Does asking about suicide and related behaviors induce suicidal ideation? What is the evidence? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24998511/

PIP assessor told claimant to ignore her ‘irrelevant’ suicide attempt… then challenged her son to a fight – Disability News Service

Degrading & Humiliating Questions

Asking the person if they can wipe their posterior is degrading especially when admitting if one can or can’t to a stranger.
What has that got to do with my daughter’s condition she is not in a wheelchair which was made clear at the beginning and is on her medical records. I understand that these questions may be asked but should be directed to the clinician and not the patient.

Work & Studying

PIP is a non-means tested benefit and when deciding a person’s eligibility for support their disability or condition and how it affects their life is taken into account. So what with the twenty questions such as “what is content marketing” etc? (what I have written now is called content).

When my daughter was asked how she gets to university she said she takes a taxi. I noticed a pause from the assessor. So unless she was thinking that would cost an arm and leg, don’t tell me because I already know that is why I help my daughter pay for transportation. So despite telling the assessor my daughter does not walk far, why in the next line of questioning does the assessor ask how far can she walk in terms of a length of a bus? (I thought these questions were not relevant and were no longer being asked).
When asked what work she does my daughter said marketing and how many hours per week. My daughter is the assistant editor of this website so she may work two hours one week or 16 hours the next. It depends on the assignments I give her. My daughter is not self-employed unlike myself. The assessor continued so what is my daughter’s role which she replied writing blog posts. Blog posts can take an hour or can take a whole day to do and it all depends on how many words are written and for what purpose. I have more than one website www.irenata.com I use a link wheel of websites to drive traffic from multiple directions. www.mrketingcardiff.com and www.ukcontentwriters.com to name a few.
My daughter then was asked a question if there was a fire at the university how long would it take her to get out of the building? (How would she know that if she has never had a fire evacuation? The assessor continued to say this was a hypothetical question. This is ridiculous as how would my daughter know where she was at any given point in a worst-case scenario if the lifts did not work it would take her longer? How long is a piece of string? She could be on the top floor. (So does that mean if you escape a fire you have no problem with mobility).

Stress

My daughter was never asked about her stress levels although she did mention the frustration of her disability. Stress and frustration can coincide together but they can also have different meanings. The assessor did not go into too much detail other than how my daughter remembers to take her medication and who feeds the cat (yes that was asked). https://disabledentrepreneur.uk/stress-cognitive-function/

Stress is a complicated disorder in itself. Stress can be prolonged whilst frustration is short-term. The stress of rewriting a blog post or assignment due to a lack of concentration or increased fatigue can cause frustration.

Medication

My daughter was asked what medication she was on and the one medication the assessor said and I quote “Hold on I need to Google it“, this is no word of a lie and I can prove this was said, just don’t ask me how.

Irrelevant Questions

. Who lives with you (why is that relevant)?
How many bedrooms have you got? (and the point is what)?
Who pays the bills?
How long have you done online grocery shopping?
So you have a cat, who feeds the cat, and why?

Pointless Questions!

Final Thoughts From the Editor

PIP – medical assessor recommends zero points – Finance and benefits – MS Society UK | Forum

I am really looking forward to my assessment because it will open a can of worms regarding the GP support I have not had.

My daughter’s call lasted over an hour, this is not going to happen with me as time is money and I already wasted one hour today listening in to a call that was pointless.

“The assessor insinuated because my daughter has a part-time job and is studying it may look like there is nothing wrong with her even though it is her physical well-being that is affected and not her mental health.

I did not think this should be used as a fit for work assessment, but more so as a health and well-being assessment and the prognosis of the ability to function from day to day.

I have disabilities but I still can work by managing my health in such a way it does not hinder me. It is the outside world I have a problem with, because of my OCD and social disconnection issues. However, if I was put in a situation where it was an emergency and had to leave my home, I would worry about the consequences of my disorder afterward. I have literally thrown away things I have not been able to salvage or disinfect. I am the happiest in my own company with my own surroundings.

I run several businesses online for my clients but that does not make me fit to work in the physical world. One should not draw conclusions about a person’s ability because from one day to the next the ability to function can be impaired.

For my own assessment, I have given them enough information, that I envisage my call will be halved. I most certainly will not answer questions like what my daughter was asked today, because they have enough evidence on file. I am not going to answer questions such as am I capable of wiping my own ar#e?

My daughter should have stated she documents her health online but for some reason omitted this. We will have to wait on the decision in 8 weeks’ time.

Multiple Sclerosis is an auto-immune disease that attacks healthy white cells. The lesions that can affect the brain and spinal cord can cause a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation, or balance. It is an incurable disease with lifelong symptoms that can sometimes cause serious disability, although it can occasionally be mild. The average life expectancy is slightly reduced for people with MS and symptoms can be alleviated with different courses of treatments. In most cases, people get diagnosed in their 20s or 30s but it has been known that patients have shown symptoms as young as 15 years of age. In fact, it can develop at any age. It’s about 2 to 3 times more common in women than men.

MS is one of the most common causes of disability in younger adults.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/symptoms/

The most common symptoms include:

fatigue (discussed)
vision problems (semi-discussed)
numbness and tingling (discussed)
muscle spasms, stiffness, and weakness (ms hugs -discussed)
mobility problems (discussed)
pain (discussed)
problems with thinking, learning, and planning (not discussed)
depression and anxiety (stress, anxiety, semi-discussed)
sexual problems (other than contraception which was Googled by the assessor – Libido? not discussed)
bladder problems (not discussed)
bowel problems (not discussed)
speech and swallowing difficulties (not discussed)
relapses due to temperature, either too hot or too cold (and cost of living price rises –not discussed)
cognitive impairment (concentration, balance, losing grip in hands – not discussed)

Other than fatigue, vision, numbness, and pain nothing else was discussed in the above list or the fact that stress and anxiety can cause MS relapses.

So why is the government somehow wanting people with disabilities to jump through hoops (quite literally) to prove they are disabled when their medical records should suffice?

I would have put a stop to the questioning and said so what do you know about multiple sclerosis or in my case OCD & cerebellar atrophy. Secondly, I would have said… so I gave you access to my medical records but clearly, you have not read them.

I reckon these assessors have to do something to sift through the scammers in this world, but the people that genuinely need help, are made to feel belittled, degraded, and inadequate just to get the extra bit of help.

Further Reading

PIP assessor walked out! – Benefits and Work Forum

Pip assessor has lied – Benefits and Work Forum

PIP Assessors Get £50 Bonuses For Meeting Targets Says Whistleblower | Same Difference (samedifference1.com)

PIP investigation: ‘Lie after lie after lie’ – Disability News Service

Fury As Nurses Offered Private Healthcare Perk To Become DWP Benefits Assessors | HuffPost UK News (huffingtonpost.co.uk)

‘Humiliating’ PIP Assessments Being Held At Luxury Spa Owned By Millionaire Duncan Bannatyne | HuffPost UK News (huffingtonpost.co.uk)

MS Relapses

With multiple sclerosis, the weather plays an important factor and people suffering from MS can relapse when the weather is too hot or too cold.

MS and Cold Weather: Are MS Symptoms Worse During Winter Months? (webmd.com)

Cold Weather and MS Symptoms: Effects and How to Cope (verywellhealth.com)

Therefore with the rise in the cost of living and keeping one’s home warm the extra bit of money helps. Yet this was not discussed, which tells me the assessor had no knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis.

The assessor said I quote so you are making an effort to work and let the disability stop you, sorry I am not being patronized even though it came across that way.

I did want to put my two penneth in, but I figured that it was best to keep my mouth shut and see what happens when the decision is made for my daughter.

The Assessor

The assessor should have:

Stuck to the given scheduled time and not rang half an hour earlier.
Said if the call was being recorded or not and asked the interviewee if they wanted a copy of the call recording.
The assessor should have also introduced herself properly (which she did not) and said what she was qualified in (which again she didn’t).
The assessor should have acknowledged the other person listening to the call but chose to ignore them (which was deemed unprofessional).
The assessor should not ask extremely sensitive questions to cause a trigger.
The assessor should have gone by the medical records to gain all the information she needed without humiliating the interviewee.
The assessor should not have asked irrelevant questions such as who feeds the cat and why?
The assessor should not have spoken about her own health issues as that is unprofessional.
Asked how long the household did online shopping (how is that relevant to the claimant when we were in lockdown which had nothing to do with the claimant’s illness).
Asked to explain what content was in my daughter’s job role.

As for me, let the circus begin, I can’t wait!

#personalindependencepayments #pip #pipassessment #pipassessor #multiplesclerosis #ms #humiliation #suicidalthoughts #triggers #telphoneassessments #callrecordings #gdpr

Germ Awareness & Face Coverings 2023

January 3, 2023 / EDITOR / 0 Comments

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Germ Awareness & Face Coverings 2023

If the cost of living was not bad enough with people freezing and ambulances not getting to people on time there should be no surprise to have another spanner thrown into the works with the dreaded C###d word making the rounds again. The (C) word was never eradicated but it was stable through herd immunity, so reading the following statement has got my mind blown…

The Transport Secretary Mark Harper has said that even though those traveling from China will have to have a negative test, those who are positive will not have to quarantine upon entry into the UK, despite Beijing admitting there have been many deaths.

UK will allow Chinese travelers with positive Covid tests to enter the UK and not quarantine despite in ‘Shanghai 70% having the virus.

UK will allow Chinese travelers with positive Covid tests to enter the UK and not quarantine despite in ‘Shanghai 70% have the virus’ – London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Health chiefs urge the public to wear face masks which will minimize the spread of Covid, flu, and scarlet fever which is ‘circulating at high levels

It’s a bit of a coincidence that all this has happened since Brexit with the lockdowns, the rise of inflation, and cost of living and strikes to the healthcare and emergency services.

www.germawareness.co.uk

Health chiefs urge the public to wear face masks which will minimise spread of Covid, flu and scarlet fever which is ‘circulating at high levels’ – London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The advice, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is warning that it is “likely” that Covid, flu, and scarlet fever will continue to rise in the coming weeks.

The UKHSA are advising parents who have a child with a high temperature of 38C or higher to keep them out of school.

Professor Susan Hopkins, the chief medical adviser at UKHSA, said adults should “try to stay home when unwell” and those who venture out should “wear a face covering” to prevent the spread of infection.

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#germawareness #facemasks #facecoverings #c19 #scarletfever #germs #bacteria #handsanitisers #quarantine #flu #cough

GP Surgery Vandalised Wilson Street Surgery Derby

January 1, 2023 / EDITOR / 0 Comments

**If GPs Fail their Duty of Care You Can Sue Them For Negligence!**

GP Surgery Vandalised Wilson Street Surgery Derby

As always is the case “it wasn’t us, it was you” scenario I read today that a GP surgery was trashed in Derby and the bad press surrounding poor GP management is to blame.

My thoughts, there are two sides to every story.

I am not saying it was right to vandalize a surgery by any means and I find writing and publishing can do more damage than physical interactions. Anyone thinking of taking out their frustrations through physical interactions will face dire consequences. A GP practice is a small business that depends on people to come to them, as that is how they make their money. Obviously, they are subsidised by the NHS but the pharmaceutical companies also pay them.

So when I read the latest on another surgery being trashed there is obviously more to this than meets the eye.

According to the GP Shehla Imtiaz-Umer @drshehlaiu published on Twitter on Dec 30, 2022

“The anti-GP violence, abuse & aggression continues unabated. This is our waiting room @wilsonstsurgery y’day after a patient trashed it. The negative media narrative, anti-GP rhetoric, unrelenting demand & unrealistic expectations lead to this level of violence. Where will it end”?

Latest: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-64129397

From a personal perspective if GPs managed their workloads better this would never happen. Yet I can cite medical negligence from my own surgery on the following faults.

Two letters were written marked private and confidential, both letters were confirmed to be put on the system and both times I was told that a clinician would get back in touch with me, and did not. Furthermore, on an annual medical assessment, a cluster pharmacist confirmed she had read my letter which I quote she said “it was very thorough and that’s what doctors like. Everything I do is documented and published and will be used in evidence. https://disabledentrepreneur.uk/gp-doctor-negligence-evidence/
On another occasion, my daughter prior to being diagnosed with MS the GP prescribed her Gaviscon because the doctor did not really know what was wrong with her. So I took my daughter to A&E and after an MRI scan, it was found my daughter has Multiple Sclerosis.
Recent interaction by my daughter who had medication prescribed by a neurologist was refused the medication until my daughter arranged a consultation with the GP. When the doctor phoned her back the doctor did not know what she was phoning my daughter for.
Monthly monitoring of my daughter’s blood has only been done once since her treatment. When my daughter tried to chase it up she was told to phone the neurologist’s secretary. It is cited on the government website that monthly blood tests have to be done, yet the neurologist has not flagged this up.

People who are frustrated with the way their GP Surgery performs should gather evidence in writing and then start legal action. The last thing you need is to owe money to a doctor as in the case of the recent incident in Derby and instead hit them where it hurts in their pockets if they show medical negligence.

There are more incidents similar to the one published today by simply doing a Google search.

Looking into the Google Reviews of this surgery that was targeted speaks volumes:

Whenever I write articles I always back them up with evidence and sources.

I have simply done a Google search for the search term “Surgery Vandalised” Obviously I am not Google and won’t list them all, but there must be something a miss when there is civil disobedience.

“If you have an issue with your surgery do not take it out on the staff or the furniture but instead, start legal action”.

I have a list of links you can use to get started.

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/

Prescribing in general practice (bma.org.uk)

Public Services Ombudsman for Wales

https://www.jcpsolicitors.co.uk

https://www.thorntons-law.co.uk/knowledge/to-sue-or-not-after-medical-negligence

If you need our help writing letters we can draft a document (you do not need to disclose any personal information), we will send you a generic template and you can edit it and fill in the blanks, which you can then send to relevant organizations.

Do not simply send an email instead attach a letter on headed paper to make it more official.

You should also find a solicitor in your area or contact citizens’ advice for legal advice. If you have a story to tell and want to share it with our readers just use the form below and we will publish it for you after it is reviewed by one of our team.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! Remember there is always a solution to every problem.

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My GP & Neurologist’s Negligence

December 13, 2022 / Zena Maziak / 0 Comments

My GP and Neurologist‘s Negligence

I phoned my GP today after waiting two months for a prescription that my neurologist consultant had prescribed for my unbearable pain which is caused as a result of my multiple sclerosis and yet, to this day I have not had the medication.

When I queried it today, the receptionist I spoke with stated that he was not ‘medically trained’ to read the letter sent from the neurologist at the hospital and that I would have to wait for the doctor to read it and approve. This goes to show the mentality of the receptionists at my GP as mentioned previously, he stated he couldn’t read my letter as he was not ‘medically trained’, when in reality, he shouldn’t be reading my letter at all as that would breach Data Protection Act 2015. None the less, I gave the GP the benefit of the doubt and continued to wait for my medication.

A few weeks go by and I get a call from the GP, although to my surprise it is not the doctor but a different receptionist. The woman I spoke with informed me that she was passing on a message from the doctor stating I had to have a consultation to discuss the medication at hand. When I questioned why I would need to discuss the medication when I had already done so with my consultant, she could not reply. As a result of this, it meant that I would have to ring up the GP at 8am the following day to fight for an appointment to then have to wait all day for a doctor to give me a call back.

Why do I need a consultation with the GP when my consultant who is a qualified neurologist has prescribed them?

I believe this is to test people and for them to beg to get medication. So am I to believe my general practitioner doctor is more qualified than the neurologist? This is now causing me anxiety and stress. Stress can lead to MS relapse.

So they cannot book an appointment at the time of the phone call, you have to be a good soldier and do as they ask.

When I told my mother who is also my carer, she said she would intervene and write a letter (which never gets answered, may I add) demanding that I have the medication otherwise my mother would take it up with the ombudsman.

I am worried I will get kicked out of the surgery as I am dependent on my drugs for the excruciating pain I endure, so told her not to pursue it. I have been threatened by this surgery before regarding not agreeing with some of the things they say. Both my mother and I have agreed that I contact my primary neurologist and explain not only have I fallen through the gaps regarding getting my monthly blood as stipulated on the Lemtrada website but my GP is refusing to give me the medication that the consultant requested.

This is Medical Negligence!

I am documenting this as evidence that my quality of life is being compromised because of my GP not giving me my medication and my concerns that my blood is not being tested to monitor any changes to catch them early.

This will be forwarded to PIP (Personal Independence Payments).

I will update again once I get further information.

My GP Google Reviews

Update 15/12/22

I phoned my GP to book a consultation under duress otherwise I would have had hope in hell to get my medication, even though it was prescribed by a neurologist.

The doctor did phone me back only to ask me what I needed to talk about…OMG.

When I said about my medication she continued to ask which medication I was referring to, even though supposedly there was a message on my notes. She then asked if I am capable to take them…..what the hell?

What a waste of time and resources.

The doctor did not even know why she was ringing me other than me requesting a callback which I was put on the spot to do, otherwise, I would not have had my meds.

And people wonder why they struggle to get a GP appointment, this is a perfect example as to how the GP waste resources, time and effort. This appointment could have been utilised for someone who actually needed it, not for a chit chat.

Update 20/12/22 – Non-existent blood tests!

My non-existent blood tests (required by law).

After losing my patience waiting for my non-existence letter to arrive to notify me to have my blood test done, I decided to contact my primary neurologist by email. Baring in mind I am supposed to have a blood test done every month to prevent/pick up early, transfusion related conditions such as Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), kidney problems/anti-GBM disease and problems of the thyroid gland (hypo/hyperthyroidism). As I am writing this, it has been 7 weeks since my last blood test and yet my primary consultant could not care less, he is obviously happy I have lined his pockets ready for Christmas.

Granted he was quick to respond.

The unfortunate thing is, had I of not emailed him, he would have been none the wiser that I had not had any blood work done. Surely, as my primary consultant, it is his responsibility to ensure that as his patient, I am having the necessary tests to ensure I am ok.

Not only that, he confirmed my blood test on the 2nd November was okay, would he have not noticed that I was not scheduled for a repeat test for the following month? Would he have not spoken with the other neurologist that I saw last? Do people within the hospital even communicate with one another, or is that my responsibility too?

I did mention that I understood Royal Mail was on strike and the nurses and emergency service are following suit. I was concerned that I have not had any blood tests done and my neurologist replied to sort it out myself and phone his secretary.

Why should I go out of my way to chase blood tests?

I have always had my blood taken at the hospital so why suggest I have them done at my GP who is also as useful as a chocolate fireguard?

Why move the goalposts? Why try to fix something that is not broken, meaning continue to have my blood taken at the hospital?

It is the responsibility of the consultant to make sure I have a blood test done and not down to me to do their job for them.

I can see pound signs of their lack of empathy and aftercare for their patient.

If something is found that could have been prevented all hell will break loose, mark my words.

What the Government Has to Say:

Lemtrada▼ (alemtuzumab): updated restrictions and strengthened monitoring requirements following a review of serious cardiovascular and immune-mediated reactions

A review of the benefits and risks of alemtuzumab (including fatal reactions) in the treatment of multiple sclerosis has now concluded and recommended a revised indication, additional contraindications, and strengthened monitoring requirements before, during, and after treatment. Patients offered alemtuzumab should be alerted to the early risks of cardiovascular events and thrombocytopenia around the time of infusion and to the delayed risk of immune-mediated reactions. Healthcare professionals should inform patients what to do if they develop any symptoms of these disorders.

https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/lemtrada-alemtuzumab

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/referrals/lemtrada

Meeting highlights from the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) 28-31 October 2019 | European Medicines Agency (europa.eu)

He has had his commission so I am not a priority even though under the Alemtuzumab Guidelines I have to have my blood checked every month.

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My primary consultant came up with all these fancy words as if I am supposed to understand even though I am not medically trained.

And we wonder why the NHS is in the state it is in because no one seems to be doing their jobs properly, yet everyone is complaining they are overworked and underpaid.

“Be lucky you have a job is all I can say”.

Lucky Black Cat — My MS Therapy Cat (Tibbles).

#gpnegiligence #prescribedmedication #neurology #neurologist #neurologistconsultant #consultant #specialist #ms #multiplesclerosis #MeddygfaAlbanySurgery

Gaviscon Shortages.

September 20, 2022 / EDITOR / 1 Comment

What is Gavison? Gaviscon is a drug that was created in the 60s to early 70s in order to treat acid reflux/LPR disease. It’s made up of 5 key ingredients: calcium carbonate, alginates, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, and sodium bicarbonate. Gaviscon is a non-prescription medicine, which is taken by mouth to treat heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Gaviscon is one of the most popular brands used to treat these issues and works by forming a protective layer that floats on top of the contents of your stomach, therefore stopping stomach acid from escaping into your food pipe. Like antacids in general, Gaviscon is available as a solid, syrup, or tablet. It is produced and distributed in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and Malaysia by Reckitt Benckiser, in the US by GlaxoSmithKline, and in Canada.

Gaviscon Shortages

Reckitt Benckiser the manufacturer of many household brands like Dettol, Cilitbang, and Gaviscon has been accused by the Office of Fair Trading of creating a monopoly in the market for its heartburn drug Gaviscon.

Reckitt could be fined tens of millions of pounds. In Reckitt’s defense, they released a statement stating they believed that it competed fairly in all of its operations. The OFT moved against the company after a whistleblower made the allegation to BBC’s Newsnight in 2008.

However, if you go beyond all the smoke, mirrors, and jargon this is at the expense of the consumer who has to suffer whilst the giants play a game of monopoly on their health.

The former senior Reckitt executive claimed that the makers of Gaviscon maintained an effective monopoly on the market for years after the stomach medicine came off patent. So if that was the case where are their global shortages?

As someone who suffers from heartburn and Dysphagia, I am sick to the back teeth of excuses. I would buy anything to ease the discomfort regardless if it was a famous brand or not. What Reckitt Benckiser are doing is stopping the manufacturing of their cheaper product in favor of the dearer one to make more profits at the expense of the people that rely on the drug. The pharmacies that say they do not know why they are having shortages are trying to basically fool the consumer. They know full well why this drug is in short supply, but choose not to say.

A senior official at Reckitt Benckiser suggested certain people within the organization plotted to create obstacles to stop rival manufacturers from selling cheap generic copies. The whistleblower alleged the firm had “cheated the NHS” and could have saved it “millions of pounds”.

Reckitt Benckiser (RB) said in response to the OFT announcement: “The OFT has stressed that no assumptions should be made at this stage. RB believes it competes fairly and within the letter and spirit of the law in all of our operations, and has co-operated fully with the OFT throughout its inquiry. So if that is the case why is the UK NHS suing them?

“Gaviscon Advance is a second generation product, superior to ‘Gaviscon Original’. I was on the ‘Original’ for many years then had the upgrade to ‘Gaviscon Advance’ which was launched to provide patients with effective and long-lasting relief from heartburn and indigestion, thus replacing the cheaper version which was taken off the market.

“RB will now review the OFT statement and respond accordingly.” According to ‘RB’ Gaviscon was hit by a global shortage due to one key ingredient, a product that many people around the world rely on but cannot get. So you are telling me you can not farm algae anywhere else than Norway? These seaweed species are used to create medical-grade sodium alginate, which is the key ingredient in Gaviscon. “The shortage is a consequence of poor weather conditions and low harvest yields,” the company said in a statement. “Only alginates derived from a specific species have the precise characteristics to be used in the manufacture of effective heartburn and indigestion products such as Gaviscon.”

There should be other rival pharmaceutical companies that can produce better and cheaper alternatives and once they find themselves on the market I will be buying from ‘RB’ competitors because no one should have a gun pointing to their head that says buy from us or else. If the covid vaccine was invented in record time a dupe alternative for Gaviscon could also be invented.

Knowing what I know now I will be looking to buy less from this company across the board for all my household items.

Reckitt informed both customers about the shortage of sodium alginate and informed them they were working with supply partners to put products back on shelves. “Due to global supply chain challenges, we are experiencing shortages with some Gaviscon products. We are continuing to monitor supply and are working with our suppliers to improve availability,” a Coles spokesperson said.

Gaviscon said that “as a responsible company” it recognized its duty to produce unconstrained access to its product but, unfortunately, the shortage of medical-grade sodium alginate was impacting this. “We are working diligently with our supply partners to secure as much production as possible and will do our best to ensure our consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals have access to the heartburn and indigestion treatment they love and trust,” Gaviscon said.

Lemsip, which is also manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser, contains paracetamol and phenylephrine and is used for the temporary relief of symptoms of colds and flu, including body aches and pains, sore throat, headache, and nasal congestion. “Unfortunately, we are also currently experiencing supply chain issues for Lemsip, which means customers might not be able to find this product on our shelves. We understand the frustration for customers and are working hard with our supplier to improve availability as quickly as possible.”

Is that because the special lemon only grown in a certain area in Spain is not producing enough lemons because there are not enough bees?

The truth behind big supermarket shortage. NHS sues Gaviscon maker Reckitt Benckiser.

The NHS in England has launched legal action against Reckitt Benckiser, the maker of heartburn medicine Gaviscon.

According to High Court documents, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is leading the action on behalf of health authorities and primary care trusts. The Department of Health refused to comment on the subject of the suit. Reckitt Benckiser was fined £10m last year for abusing its dominant market position in the supply of heartburn remedies to the NHS. A spokesman for Reckitt said the company could not comment as it had not been served with any papers. Papers lodged at the High Court show Reckitt is being sued collectively by all 10 Strategic Health Authorities and 144 Primary Care Trusts in England, as well as Andrew Lansley as Secretary of State for Health.

‘Dominant position

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said in October last year that Reckitt had restricted competition in the supply of heartburn medicines.

The household products maker withdrew the original Gaviscon from the NHS in 2005 and patients were transferred to Gaviscon Advance Liquid. This happened after Gaviscon’s patent had expired, but before a generic name had been assigned to it, the OFT said. That meant that prescriptions were issued for Gaviscon Advance, rather than pharmacists being able to choose a cheaper generic alternative. The OFT’s inquiry followed an investigation by the BBC’s Newsnight program in 2008.

Gaviscon is one of the most heavily prescribed medicines within the NHS. Confidential papers leaked to the program by a whistleblower showed it was also very profitable, with a gross margin of 77% in 2003.

The chief executive of the OFT, John Fingleton, said at the time: “This case underlines our determination to prevent companies with a dominant position in a market from using their strength to seek to restrict competition from rivals”.In response to the OFT’s fine, Reckitt said that it had believed it was acting within the law at the time and respected the watchdog’s findings.

BBC News – NHS sues Gaviscon maker Reckitt Benckiser

NHS sue Gaviscon maker £90 m, ‘rip-off’ after costlier heartburn forced on doctors.

Andrew Lansley will claim compensation at the High Court for the millions allegedly overpaid The makers of Gaviscon are being sued for nearly £90million for overcharging the Health Service for the heartburn treatment. Reckitt Benckiser allegedly charged doctors for a more expensive version of the drug when a cheaper one was available.

The firm, which also produces the Nurofen, Clearasil, and Durex brands, has already been fined £10.2million by the Office of Fair Trading after admitting to breaking UK and EU competition law over its sale of Gaviscon to the NHS.

Now Health Secretary Andrew Lansley, ten strategic health authorities, and 146 primary care trusts are suing the pharmaceutical giant at the High Court for the millions they say were overpaid. The alleged abuse centres on Reckitt Benckiser’s Gaviscon Original treatment, one of the most commonly prescribed branded drugs on the NHS. The product’s patent was due to run out in 2005, allowing rival firms to produce copycat versions, known as ‘generics’, for a vastly lower price.

But Reckitt took steps that appeared to block this process.

It removed Gaviscon Original from the NHS-approved list of drugs, but it did not propose a generic name for the drug which would have helped a cheap replacement version to come onto the market.

Instead, it put forward a more expensive Reckitt Benckiser product, Gaviscon Advance, which was still within the patent. Doctors wishing to prescribe a treatment for heartburn had no other option available. Yet Gaviscon Original remained on sale and could be picked up over the counter in pharmacies.

The person who leaked the documents said at the time: ‘Reckitt cheated the Health Service. ‘It could have saved the NHS millions of pounds. I felt it had to be exposed.’

Gaviscon is one of the most prescribed drug brands in Britain The NHS spends a fifth of its annual £110billion budget – around £22billion – on drugs. The Commons public accounts committee has estimated the NHS could save £200million a year without affecting patient care by GPs prescribing lower-cost but equally effective treatments.

Surely there has to be an alternative rather than letting patients suffer?

Reckitt Benckiser said it was ‘shocked’ by the allegations, adding: ‘Reckitt Benckiser is a responsible company.’ If it was responsible why are people suffering at the expense of this pharmaceutical company?

Although it denied cheating the NHS, it admitted anti-competitive behavior and said it was ‘unhappy with some of the language and the sentiment … in the [leaked] internal correspondence, which is inappropriate.

The amount of money sought from Reckitt Benckiser – £90million – coincidentally matches the pay and rewards package of its boss Bart Becht, one of the best-rewarded chairmen of an FTSE100 company. Becht, a Dutchman, has led Reckitt Benckiser since the company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Britain’s Reckitt & Colman and Holland’s Benckiser. He once said that his company makes ‘very stupid products.

Becht is famous not only for his huge salary but also for his generosity to charity. In 2009 he gave stock options worth £110million to good causes.

If he is reading this he can donate here considering I rely on the drug and am in discomfort.

https://www.managementtoday.co.uk/gaviscon-scam-claims-hard-digest-reckitt-benckiser/article/985844

#gaviscon #gavisconadvanced #gavisconshortages #nhssues #ReckittBenckiser #ReckittBenckiserbeingsued #nhssuesReckittBenckiser

GP (Doctor) Negligence Evidence.

September 20, 2022 / EDITOR / 4 Comments

GP (Doctor) Negligence Evidence.

** This post is primarily for the UK. I have written several articles about my GP (Doctor) Negligence and Doctor-Patient Confidentiality in recent times. I am for my own records posting evidence they have only confirmed my letters have been put on the system but both times have not been actioned. Furthermore, I have been in communication with several people, not only relating to this particular surgery but others around the UK also encountering similar problems. I have now discovered why GP (Doctor) Surgeries are backlogged… read more…

Local doctors’ surgeries across the UK are either closing or their clinicians are retiring early.

The impact of the aftermath of the pandemic has caused a strain on doctors and other workers in local GP practices which have seen some “struggling to maintain regular services” which has meant some closing surgery doors to all but the most urgent cases.

Playing “Russian Roulette”, with people’s lives is what is happening as each day brings new absences. Those with overall responsibility for general practice, such as NHS England and the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), have had “no backup plan”.

Doctors revolt over pension tax rules: What sparked the row? | This is Money

A survey carried out by the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) found that at least a third of doctors were planning to retire in the next five years, leaving 14,000 fewer GPs than are currently working.

Addressing the Health and Social Care Committee, retired GP Dr. Andrew Green said, “We need to accept that 10-minute appointments are not safe. The only way that you can run a 10-minute appointment surgery on time is by cutting corners.

“Therefore introduce a questionnaire to be filled out by patients who could then write about their ailments for the doctors to review” similar to what I have done, although my surgery is as helpful as a chocolate fire guard. A ten-minute appointment can then be reduced to two or can be done online using encryption software”

According to “herd immunity” policy, which has allowed the coronavirus to rip through the population in successive and ever-higher waves of infection, has placed intolerable burdens on NHS hospitals.

“This is all smoke and mirrors and I believe the herd immunity is working because most people would have received their vaccinations. I believe it is down to the doctors themselves not managing their time properly or insufficient staff quotas”.

This has produced a monumental backlog of those waiting for vital elective procedures, which now exceeds 6 million. In turn, this increases pressure on GPs, who must manage patients on excessively long waiting lists, with some people forced to live with excruciating pain or physically limiting conditions. UK doctor’s surgeries forced to close doors to all but urgent care needs – World Socialist Web Site (wsws.org)

However, more common reasons cited for wishing to depart included feeling exhausted, overworked, and underpaid, as well as having too little time to do their jobs to the desired standard.

Senior doctors in the NHS are reducing their hours, turning down extra work, and even retiring early to avoid being hit with huge tax bills on their pensions, a report reveals. NHS consultants ‘turning down work to avoid huge pension tax’ | NHS | The Guardian

The government’s enforced collapse of free universal healthcare services will be used by it to push for the further privatization of the sector.

“Just mark my words and won’t be long before our NHS collapses and we will have to have to have insurance or pay towards our healthcare”.

UK doctor’s surgeries forced to close doors to all but urgent care needs – World Socialist Web Site (wsws.org)

Doctor-Patient Confidentiality

My GP Surgery Negligence & My Mental Health.

EVIDENCE

Evidence of the emails I received to state my letters were logged on the system.

FINAL NOTES:

To recap I wrote a letter which I emailed last year 9 pages long and this year 15 pages long, it was put on the system and both times never actioned.

I have been told previously by my surgery if I do not like how things are run to change doctors (I am not the only one judging by the Google Reviews). It is easier said than done if you have social disconnection problems, run a business, and do not have time to register at a new surgery never mind the shortfall on the prescribed medication, whilst you wait for your registration to be approved and your medical records sent over.

The NHS are playing “Russian roulette”, put it this way my doctor’s surgery, in particular, most definitely is playing with people’s health.

If you are unhappy you should first address your practice manager or write to your head doctor failing that you can complain to the NHS (see links below).

I know I could take this further and I will one day, but at the moment I am dependent on my medication, albeit there is a shortage of Gaviscon.