Have you or a loved one worked in the NHS as Staff or Volunteer? Had a life changing operation funded though the NHS? Positive or Negative experience with the NHS system?
I have never lived outside the UK and can’t say I’ve ever lived outside the right of free healthcare but hearing stories of individuals needing to fundraise their own surgery makes me realize I take for granted just how much peace of mind the NHS gives me.
At the same token several news reports are suggesting that the NHS is crumbling under it’s own weight so it’s possible it may not reach 100. It’s clear that the NHS as it is currently is not viable for it’s own long term health. More will need to be done to keep the NHS publicly funded.
The private insurance contract renews yearly. If you develop a new condition, they will increase your fees next year by an arbitrary amount or can refuse your renewal.