We either have an NHS care service or we go totally private like other countries. I do not think that both can run together. Health care should mean good care from cradle to grave. We either have to pay NI for health care or not pay NI and instead pay by insurance for private care. I would rather pay NI and keep our free at point of contact health service, but not at the expense of second class care which we appear to be receiving at present.
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