The side street thing is common across Europe/Australia. Once it beds in, we could use it to reduce traffic phases at controlled junctions, allowing you to turn right/left through a green man after t… (View Post)

Exactly - demographics are a relatively minor problem for the NHS. Ultimately it's the last 12 months that cost the most on average, and that's the same if you die at 60 or at 90. It's… (View Post)

It's worse - forced labour for free, with no National Security element. At least in Israel you are defending your family and country from an existential threat. We are in a curious position of P… (View Post)

I agree, but it makes me feel almost sick. Going into an NHS registered dentist to get private work done when there are people in severe deprivation really struggling with their teeth... (View Post)

I think private healthcare can fill a niche where treatment is essential for employment - a tradesman with a bad shoulder or something. I have a doctor friend who went private because her knee was st… (View Post)