Tag Archives: National Health Service

The Patient Disappears

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Dystonia Girl

‘Doctors are just the same as lawyers; the only difference is that lawyers merely rob you, whereas doctors rob you and kill you too’. – Anton Chekhov Hmm. In the last year, I’ve had much cause to be grateful to … Continue reading →

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Dystonia and Specialist Physiotherapy

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Dystonia Girl

Last Thursday, I was lucky enough to be invited to a project based, specialist neuro-physiotherapy session at a hospital some miles away from where I live. I say ‘lucky’, quite genuinely, as I’ve tried to find physios with knowledge of … Continue reading →

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A Sad Day For Healthcare

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dystonia Girl

Today’s news that the UK’s Care Quality Commission (CQC) took steps to cover up the results of an investigation into a maternity unit at a Cumbrian hospital, is frankly staggering. Where will it end? Don’t get sick out of hours. … Continue reading →

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Is there hope for the NHS?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Dystonia Girl

Scanning this morning’s newspaper, one headline regarding the NHS was hard to miss. The article was prompted by Sir David Nicholson’s announcement that he plans to retire as Chief Executive of NHS England and it also related dire warnings from … Continue reading →

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