24.04.13
Competition regulations
Source: Simone Meiszner
There are so many people who do not understand the changes that are happening within the NHS. I fear when they wake up and realise what the government has done in their name, they will be shocked.
I am a carer of a daughter with a complex condition, Turner Syndrome, who was not diagnosed until 21 years of age.
I don’t want local providers. I want to be able to see a specialist in her condition. I want him to be in charge of all her health needs in relation to the condition.
I am totally against what the government is doing. I know that children and people with disabilities will suffer deeply. I have already seen local doctors for my daughter's condition and whilst one GP may be informed, you will find another GP who may only see one in 2,500 with the condition.
This is a worrying time for me as a mother and carer who is very frightened of the implications of these changes to the NHS. It is a slow death that mustn't happen.
There has to be another way. Free healthcare is important but bringing in private providers will bring in a situation of profits before care. We must all fight for the NHS.
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