We will be watching the @VictoriaLIVE programme from 10am. Hoping it's a good debate on NHS charging, which is preventing some patients receiving care. Our doctors spoke with @CatrinNye. Thanks for covering the topic!
@VictoriaLIVE @CatrinNye This issue is not about people travelling to the UK, but about people who are living in the UK who are part of our communities, being charged for care
An awful story for any parent.
We've had several women come to us over the years who have lost their baby late on,during pregnancy. One of the first things the hospitals have done, is to present them with a huge bill.
Sadly Naser's case is not unique, this year alone we've seen several patients who were terminally ill being given bills and sometimes even denied care @VictoriaLIVE #righttohealth #VictoriaLIVE
@VictoriaLIVE @MattHancock ‘we must treat people with humanity and respect. I will look into the individual cases. But charging is fair and right.’
- is it fair to charge a mother who's just lost her baby 150% of the cost of the care?
@VictoriaLIVE @MattHancock @MattHancock is it fair that a child born in the UK might still be charged thousands of pounds for care?
@VictoriaLIVE @MattHancock @MattHancock - unwilling to suspend rules as he says it is fair - such as when dying patients are refused care?
@VictoriaLIVE @MattHancock We often see very sick patients put off attending A+E because of this charging system @VictoriaLIVE
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