Fund the NHS adequately

[Cyclone 10]

Maybe, just maybe.. we should have some form of means testing whereby those that earn more pay more in NI contributions.

 

NI is paid as a % of income...

 

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Pharmacists are against it because they can’t now charge the nhs £8 plus for a box of paracetamol. Long overdue this rule I say....

 

Do you imagine that the £8 charge is retained by the pharmacist?

[apelike 10]

NI is paid as a % of income...

 

But it is fixed and not on a sliding scale dependent on what you earn.

 

From what I can gather if you are in normal employment and earn up to £892 PW you pay 12%. If you earn over £892 PW you then only pay an extra 2% on that.

 

I think that is right, please correct me if I'm wrong.

[stifflersmom 11]

But it is fixed and not on a sliding scale dependent on what you earn.

 

From what I can gather if you are in normal employment and earn up to £892 PW you pay 12%. If you earn over £892 PW you then only pay an extra 2% on that.

 

I think that is right, please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

Well yes, the % is fixed but clearly the more you earn the more you pay.

Edited May 25, 2018 by stifflersmom

[ukdobby 223]

Have I seen it right,Boots the company charging nhs £3200 for tablets what can be bought for a quid,who is sanctioning this payment.

[Mister Gee 812]

Have I seen it right,Boots the company charging nhs £3200 for tablets what can be bought for a quid,who is sanctioning this payment.

 

It's probably a PFI thing going on.

[hackey lad 3,949]

Have I seen it right,Boots the company charging nhs £3200 for tablets what can be bought for a quid,who is sanctioning this payment.

 

Probably some high paid executive

[El Cid 212]

It's cheaper to buy these products over the counter than to pay the prescription charge, so what's the problem?

 

Dont most people with a good income take the easiest route?

 

Would most buy from the supermarket becasuse its easier, because they shop there anyway. The bananas are cheaper in the market, but can you be bothered to walk to the market?

[Douglas J 10]

But it is fixed and not on a sliding scale dependent on what you earn.

 

From what I can gather if you are in normal employment and earn up to £892 PW you pay 12%. If you earn over £892 PW you then only pay an extra 2% on that.

 

I think that is right, please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

Yes, that's right. Higher earners don't have to pay as much of their income. if this "upper earnings limit" were abolished, it would be a fairer system and there would be more money for the NHS etc.

[ENG601PM 10]

The NHS is guilty of a “ridiculous waste of resources” - and could improve care without spending a penny more, its most senior doctor says.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2018/05/28/empty-nhs-hospital-theatres-blocked-beds-could-fixed-surgeons/

 

I think we all know this in our heart of hearts.

[alchresearch 214]

Boots owner denies overcharging NHS for cancer mouthwash

An investigation by the Times newspaper said the high street chemist charged the NHS £3,220 for the medicinal mouthwash, which can cost £93.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-44263620

 

Should all shoppers boycott Boots?

[Calahonda 11]

One health authority was reported to be paying invoices for rubber gloves costing £25.00 a pair, the NHS appears to be fair game for fraudsters, perhaps a bit of home cleaning is in order before taxes are increased just to give the fraudsters a pay rise.

[truman 10]

One health authority was reported to be paying invoices for rubber gloves costing £25.00 a pair, the NHS appears to be fair game for fraudsters, perhaps a bit of home cleaning is in order before taxes are increased just to give the fraudsters a pay rise.

 

I do think it's wrong but in what way is it fraud? Presumably the NHS know what it's buying.. ie the rubber gloves will be sold as such..maybe the buyers should be having a good look at themselves...for something as standard as gloves this shouldn't be a problem..bit more difficult for "special" drugs/equipment I suppose

Edited May 31, 2018 by truman