Just when we had begun to learn how to work round the PCT problem they disappear !!!!
Wondering how people are feeling/thinking about all the 'new' ideas in the white paper? As a patient, and aren't the entire population potential patients, therefore users of the health system, I have concerns. Any suggestions as to how we get an input, or even if its worth the effort?
Pennie
I agree Pennie that this is a worry to all of us - as citizens. I am away for the rest of this week but I have quickly put some thoughts together about it all. As we all know, the present administration is looking towards cutting costs on a massive scale and this inevitably includes the NHS. Restructuring such a large organisation will be extremely disruptive, not just for us but for those that work in the NHS- and at all levels. 'Front line services' are said to be protected by making such huge cuts to 'other' areas but I am not sure exactly what would constitute a front line service and what would not?
I am not hopeful of the future should this go ahead. I am sure as the months go on we will begin to understand the real meaning of the 'debt reduction era' we are being forced to live in.
I will give some further thought to this (I have limited email access this week but will keep an eye on this forum and try to input some more to this question)
BTW. I am meeting with Novartis Europe to talk about the impact that nilotinib has on quality of life etc. if you have anything you would like to contribute please email me privately and I will take your message to the meeting. Several of nilotinib users have given me feedback and I thank them for that.
Sandy
