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Link for the story in the Evening Standard:

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23791598-nhs-refusal-to-g...

Dear Jed..... just taken a look at the article which is hopefully ramping up the pressure.

I have also taken a look at the comments and I am quite surprised at some of the sentiments expressed there with some people taking the immediate 'default' of blaming 'other' groups and "life-style choices" for taking NHS money! This sort of knee-jerk reaction does not help anyone understand the issues of how we are to pay for a health system that gives the best available options for all citizens, no matter what their background or life-style.

Anyway... most comments are sympathetic and supportive. Well done again,

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23791598-nhs-refusal-to-give-me-drugs-is-death-sentence.do

Sandy

Added some comments of my own, but they're not showing up yet. Maybe they need approving first, or maybe the staff have gone home early.

I've added some too - maybe we all should?

I read with interest the comment someone made about human rights legislation. Are there any legal experts out there who think a 'no' desision could be challenged by an individual under the human rights act. Surely the 'right to life' is the most important right of all !!!!!!!!

Craig A

Just added my own quick comment.

On a side note, I completely agree with your sentiment regarding the 'default' blames, Sandy. Incredibly frustrating to read such responses.

Jed