A NHS For The Poverty-Stricken

A NHS FOR THE POVERTY-STRICKEN                                   

One of the many boasts of British politicians is that they have devised and operate a a wonderful National Health Service, but how wonderful is it in realty? 'More than 500 patients have waited for over a year for a routine operation. The NHS in England has been ordered to prioritise patients who have endured long waits for routine treatment. Ministers want to see more than 100,000 procedures carried out during the summer on those who have waited longer than 18 weeks - the official target. There are nearly 200,000 in that situation - 65,000 of which have been waiting for more than half a year and over 500 for more than a year.' (BBC News, 4 August) Needless to say anyone with a few bob would obviously ignore the NHS. RD