We've Been Told to Cut Down on Referrals

[davidgillon]

 I've got a new post up at Where's the Benefit, based on a rather disturbing conversation with my GP this morning.

Comments

ugh

[paraxeni.livejournal.com]

This whole thing's terrifying. I feel paranoid saying it, but it's as if the attacks on the NHS are a further attempt to starve us out.

We can't do anything right.

Is it ok if I add you? I follow WTB and think the work you're all doing is amazing, because I feel like at least somebody is on my side, at least someone knows this fear.

Re: ugh

[dwgism.livejournal.com]

Absolutely on adding me, the more the merrier.

Thanks for the compliment, it's just such a pity WTB is necessary.

Re: ugh

[paraxeni.livejournal.com]

It is a shame, but thanks to WtB I feel like I'm not sat alone in the house going crazy with worry on my own!

The Australian govt, are at it now too: http://distinctlydisgruntled.com/2011/02/15/budget-cuts-the-disability-pension-and-why-the-australian-business-council-doesnt-understand-either/

Re: ugh

[dwgism.livejournal.com]

Thanks for that link, it's disturbing to see people citing UK policy as a good example, when it's clear to us on the ground what the reality is. Still, it fits in all too uncomfortably with my latest article.