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Rowan:
Do you think things will improve now for patients.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21999532#

Hurdity:
So that is a loaded question Rowan... but important to think about.

Improve in what way? ie What is it that needs improving that these changes could bring about?

I am concerned about competition and tendering for services which can include private companies. Surely this means the potential for profit to override patient care and safety?

I mean look what happened with the railways as an example? I don't think we should mix up our health with the need to satisfy shareholders. I can see that the fundamental principle of the NHS being free at the point of need can still be upheld but at what cost (and I don't mean financial here).

Maybe having GPs control budgets is a good thing but only if it avoids waste and more money going towards healthcare and services becoming less bureaucratic and more efficient (if that is what's needed).

Actually I don't really know much about the issues in detail so my view is probably far too simplistic.

Hurdity x

lancashirelass:
i do not feel it will improve things.  already my surgery has stopped patients using a repeat prescription service at a local chemist as they are saying too many drugs are being ordered.  they are won't let you order  prescription over the phone only online or in person fine for me but elderly patients will struggle.  they also wp t let you have more than a months worth of anything now too.  this seems more bureaucratic than before. 

Elena:
No I dont :(

pixie:
Probably not, as the NHS is still in debt.  :(

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