NHS trusts deliberately increase wait times
Wait times also impact expats relying on the NHS for healthcare NHS hospitals are imposing “minimum wait times” to save money, found a recent study by the UK’s Co-operation and Competition Panel (CCP)....
View ArticlePatients wait longest in Canada, Sweden and Norway
Norway, Canada and Sweden have the highest patient wait times for specialist appointments and elective procedures. Wait times are the boogeyman of public health systems all over the world. They cut to...
View Article“Europeans are too hard on the NHS”
The British NHS system deserves praise, not scorn, says Meghan Fenn, American expat and author. As an American mother living in the UK, I am thankful for the great British institution that is the...
View ArticleExpats at risk with no travel insurance
Many expats don't buy travel insurance when they go home Industry insiders claim many expats don’t take out travel insurance when they go on holiday. Most expats are aware of making sure they are...
View ArticleUK health system losing millions treating private patients
The NHS is wasting £1bn a year treating patients with private medical insurance. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is reportedly wasting £1 billion a year treating patients with private insurance....
View ArticleNHS cuts free care for expats who retire early
The NHS has axed its free care for early expat retirees. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has caused a stir this week by banning Brits who retire early in the EU from accessing its free health...
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