Comments on: Listened To

By: Bec

Bec — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:00:53 +0000

yorksdevil - But still that’s a hell of a lot of people!

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By: yorksdevil

yorksdevil — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:40:40 +0000

This thing about the NHS being the world’s third largest employer isn’t actually true. The latest figure for the NHS is 1.3 million, but Wal-Mart employs 1.9 million.

It’s not Dan’s fault as there is a Times article (from 2004) which makes that claim.

By: Bec

Bec — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:20:54 +0000

Selma - Ooo, ‘I have a rash’. I might have to use that next time! Always leave ‘em guessing!

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By: Selma

Selma — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:11:16 +0000

Every time I go to the doctor I run into an acquaintance too. They always want to know why I’m there and proceed to overwhelm me with information re. their condition. So now I just say in a whisper: “I have a rash” and lower my eyes. It works every time.

Glad to hear that every now and then the NHS comes through!

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By: Bec

Bec — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:32:01 +0000

Dan - It’s all about one step up at the moment. One step is good. It means I’m not standing still!

It’s really the third largest employer? Under normal circumstances I would insert a joke about not being able to see a doctor ever - but I am liking the NHS right now, so will refrain and be amazed!

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By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:42:40 +0000

You seem to have found a good GP. Cling onto her!

Glad things look to be improving slightly.

The NHS is the third biggest employer in the world, behind the chinese army and the indian railroad.

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By: bec

bec — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:15:58 +0000

kapgar - Who else am I going to tell? Should take about two - three weeks…

NHS is the National Health Service - paid for by our National Insurance (taken from wages along with Income Tax) as a guarantee that free medical is available to everyone in this country (unless it’s a dental problem… or you require medication - fixed fee of £6.85 per prescription). It’s the reason most people in this country don’t have private medical insurance and the biggest thing we whinge about other than football and the weather.

By: kapgar

kapgar — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:05:02 +0000

It is nice to find a person who actually gives a damn, isn’t it? It makes things like doctor’s visits that much easier. Keep us informed of what results, will ya?

What is NHS?

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