Dear Editor
The NHS will care for everyone in the UK whoever and wherever they are; it is our most valuable public service and must remain so.
We are told people are living longer and therefore the workload of the NHS will grow; it follows there must be an increase in staff, fully trained in all aspects of care. It is obvious the existing staff – who are already under great pressure to maintain the service – would not be able to take on extra work and maintain the quality of both physical and mental care that is needed.
I hope those who view the NHS as a drain on the nation will come to realise that no-one is able to predict their needs as one gets older.
There are uncaring and reactionary people who say we cannot afford a comprehensive national service. If we are a caring society we can – and must – do just that.
A Delahoy
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Well said Tony – great letter which reminds us that we will all grow older someday and be in need of the great NHS with its dedicated under-appreciated staff. We would do well to remind others that it’s not just the elderly who need the NHS but everyone. Some people just don’t get it do they?!