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Post by The Famous Grouse on May 11, 2006 16:50:03 GMT -5
Well now, there you go. That article's much more clear who the statistics pertain to. Article one never mentioned anything about the stats pertaining only to Wales.
Plus, double bonus, there's an absolute corker at the end. Those zany Welsh:
"More people are currently on a waiting list than went to the Millennium Stadium during the Six Nations," she said.
So what's in a more sh!t state, the NHS or six nations rugby?
Let's take some calls. Line one . . .
Grouse
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Post by Cothi on May 11, 2006 17:23:43 GMT -5
Well, not that I want to drag this out or anything but the link was to the BBC/Wales page and it mentioned the Assembly and Rhodri Morgan and those that know, know that the Assembly has the responsibility for the NHS in Wales............. But let me not split hairs!
Anyway mea culpa, my aim was to get some Taffs going about the Welsh assembly or some English rabbiting on about devolution and tax burdens. Little did I realise that I would catch the undivided attention of an NHS expert from Minnesota.
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Post by RodKneeTrouter on May 11, 2006 18:18:38 GMT -5
Not that it matters to anyone, but I drank too much coffee this evening, and I am now looking for something to write about instead of sleeping, or catching up on all the work I didn't do this week because I was looking at this damned forum/ebay/earthcam etc etc. I have direct experience of the benefits of reduced waiting times for NHS outpatient care in Wales as opposed to England... My son was born in Wales. We had a choice of having him in Cambridge (where my wife and I live), or back in Wales where my wife is from. In the end, we (read she) chose to go down to Wales. And we are now very glad that we did. My son had some problems with one of his feet. The waiting lists to see orthopaedic surgeons and PT's in Cambridge are much, much longer than in Wales. We were able to get his foot fixed sooner in Wales, nipping the problem at an early stage, and thus saving a suite of more painful operations in the future. So, for me it is something to celebrate about. OK, it is a fairly exclusive experience, and it doesn't disprove your point Cothi that, like all bureaucracies, the W.A. does like to pat itself on the back for dubious 'accomplishments.' But in this case it worked out to my/his benefit - and that's what short-sighted, self-interested politics is all about. The 'bachgennyn' is ok now by the way. Just starting to walk. I wonder when he will be old enough to wade? Maybe I should get him a rod soon. Of course, I will have to look after it until he is old enough (25) to appreciate it fully. Can you say 'S' 'L' 'T' ? Good boy! Now go say that to mummy! Mike
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Post by Cothi on May 11, 2006 18:24:53 GMT -5
Interestingly the targets for waiting times are much tighter for England than for Wales - six months I think. Depends which part of England you live I suppose.
Regardless, your story has warmed my heart Mike and I'm glad this thread lasted long enough to prompt you to write it.
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Post by 3lbgrayling on May 11, 2006 18:44:45 GMT -5
like cothi, i am glad that things worked out,maybe you should move back. ::)it might be worth it,
jim
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Post by MarkH on May 12, 2006 8:14:34 GMT -5
Where young children are concerned, the NHS in Wales could not be any better in my (quite extensive) experience.
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