£20 to see a doctor! Is this "Social Justice" as described in the SMF "about us" page?

[CJ]

You might be interested in my answer on this same subject asked by 1984 on the next page! And is privatisation really such a bad thing?

CJ

[Sapphire]

I thought I paid ludicrous amounts of tax for a 'free' NHS.

[pheemz]

Meh, just wealthy right wing knobheads being their usual selves. They can easily afford the £20, so charging it must be a good idea as it would keep all those nasty poor people from bothering the doctors and making them wait for an appointment.

I wouldn't worry, I can't see it happening. Could you imagine any government daring to do that? Especially when we're dealing with a bleeding flu pandemic!