bruno22rf Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) So, I,m sat in my Dentist waiting room this morning when a Mature lady came in accompanied by a mid 20 ish Lady with a small child. They stood directly in front of me so I heard word for word what was being discussed. "Were the practice taking on NHS patients?" asked the mature lady only to be told that they were but that a 6 month waiting list was involved. After a few more questions the receptionist explained that the child could be registered immediately but only if emergency treatment was required to which the mature lady replied that her 2 companions were Ukrainian refugees that she was housing and that they needed to be registered to get free treatment.The practice Manager (who had been working in the background but could hear what was being said) then leant over the receptionist and quietly said "We can accomadate them - register them now". So, if you are told by your local NHS Dentist about a 6 month waiting list ...... Edited October 5, 2022 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 thank you for ******* me off....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 Hello, this happens so often now in UK it makes you wonder who is more more important to dentists, as far as I know there's no practice doing NHS in town and very few in the vale, there's no question on helping Ukrainians but if I need a dentist it's pay or forget it 🤔🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 Surely it is up to the practice to decide who and how many people they can take and it wasn't the Ukrainians queue jumping it was the practice managers decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, henry d said: Surely it is up to the practice to decide who and how many people they can take and it wasn't the Ukrainians queue jumping it was the practice managers decision. I agree, but is it fair treatment of the locals who have to wait 6 months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 Just now, bruno22rf said: I agree, but is it fair treatment of the locals who have to wait 6 months? No idea, it would have been best to ask why at the time would it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 8 minutes ago, henry d said: Surely it is up to the practice to decide who and how many people they can take and it wasn't the Ukrainians queue jumping it was the practice managers decision. What a load of twaddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 7 minutes ago, henry d said: Surely it is up to the practice to decide who and how many people they can take and it wasn't the Ukrainians queue jumping it was the practice managers decision. did you miss the part where she was told there is a waiting list so then played the refugee card let’s not make excuses here full square abuse of the process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob85 Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 Possibly a practice manager scared of ending up in the court or social media for "refusing to help Ukrainian refugees" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 11 minutes ago, clangerman said: ...so then played the refugee card... No, that's what they are. Not making excuses, if you hear something like that and think that it is wrong, surely you bring that up at that time and not on an online forum when you may not have all the information available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkom Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 This begs the question as to how much Gov. funding is being provided for the refugees' health services ...after all, whoever heard of dentists working for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 16 minutes ago, henry d said: No, that's what they are. Not making excuses, if you hear something like that and think that it is wrong, surely you bring that up at that time and not on an online forum when you may not have all the information available? had it been myself definitely would have spoken up and loud what information is missing here then? applied refused played refugee card accepted can’t get any clearer without pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 Just now, clangerman said: had it been myself definitely would have spoken up and loud what information is missing here then? applied refused played refugee card accepted can’t get any clearer without pics! It would be easier to understand with a few commas and possibly a full stop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, henry d said: It would be easier to understand with a few commas and possibly a full stop? unfortunately working to care for a parent with cancer prevented such education thank you for the reminder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 hour ago, ditchman said: thank you for ******* me off....... Yes and Me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 2 hours ago, henry d said: No idea, it would have been best to ask why at the time would it not? When you are waiting for 4 teeth to be removed as it's holding up your heart surgery, sometimes it's best not to argue. You can ring and ask them if you want, I can PM you their number. It has not affected my treatment, after being told 3-4 weeks for an appointment - a call from Hammersmith Cardiology Dept. got me seen in 2 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 2 hours ago, harkom said: This begs the question as to how much Gov. funding is being provided for the refugees' health services ...after all, whoever heard of dentists working for free. Hello, I believe the government gave every council £10,400 to support every Ukraine national ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boybrit Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 So that's where my pension went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Boybrit said: So that's where my pension went. This is where our taxes, pensions and I won't hold my breath against savings over £xxxx as has been done in some countries Edited October 11, 2022 by discobob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 Perhaps the question needs to be asked to a few folk with their rose tinted glasses on. If we have 1 million refugees receiving free dental, NHS treatment, housing and benefits. Where do they think these funds come from Oh and of course they will get some state pension. And dont tell me the money grows on tree's because i know it doesnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 Sounds good to me. A mature and human response to people in crisis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Dougy said: Where do they think these funds come from Are you inferring that they all sit on their backsides and just take from the system? 28 days after getting refugee status all benefits including housing stop, you have that length of time to get housing, a NI number and a job or benefits. After that amount of time on £40ish a week (on a card I believe) are you going to be able to support yourself by waiting 28 days for the gravy train? No, I believe you will be doing your best to get into the job market, somewhere to live and as a consequence paying back into the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 Henry. I can't claim £40 a bloody month. No idea what you see on your rise garden but I see a completely different story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 6 hours ago, Dougy said: Henry. I can't claim £40 a bloody month. No idea what you see on your rise garden but I see a completely different story Would you rather people were left to die in the Ukraine war to save us all 40 quid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 9 hours ago, Dougy said: Henry. I can't claim £40 a bloody month. Neither can I as I am on a pension and I presume you have some form of income too? Would you prefer that they get their money from the black economy? No idea what you see on your rise garden but I see a completely different story No idea what that means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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