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Good GP for diabetics in London?

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GarethH

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Hi,
I'm moving to London soon (from New Zealand) and was looking for a good GP. I've got type 1 and was hoping to find a GP who can help me get a pump. I'm a British citizen so hopefully I can also get funding - we don't fund them yet in New Zealand because we are a third world country.
Cheers,
Gareth

(Oh and if you're not allowed to post names please PM me... thanks)
 
GarethH said:
Hi,
I'm moving to London soon (from New Zealand) and was looking for a good GP. I've got type 1 and was hoping to find a GP who can help me get a pump. I'm a British citizen so hopefully I can also get funding - we don't fund them yet in New Zealand because we are a third world country.
Cheers,
Gareth
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:shock:

Well that's a good use of my hard earned taxes then...

I don't know, but I would sincerely hope that there are controls in place to stop ex-pats that don't contribute to our National Insurance scheme from coming back to claim expensive medical treatment.

There probably isn't. Which is why I, despite paying lots of tax, have to pay for my own bloody test strips. :thumbdown:
 
Gareth, you will have to find a GP near to where you decide to live and they will have to refer you to a hospital for diabetes care before you can be considered for a pump. There are criteria that determine whether you are entitled to one. It depends on how these criteria are interpreted locally, in some areas it can be extremely difficult to get one .


Well that's a good use of my hard earned taxes then...

I don't know, but I would sincerely hope that there are controls in place to stop ex-pats that don't contribute to our National Insurance scheme from coming back to claim expensive medical treatment.

There probably isn't. Which is why I, despite paying lots of tax, have to pay for my own bloody test strips
Insurance scheme from coming back to claim expensive medical treatment.
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It's a bit swings and roundabouts. He'll make up for us, we still pay tax in the UK, We have full contribution records for NI ( i made mine up a bit) but until we get out state pensions the UK pays nothing for our healthcare . We're only entitled to the care a EHIC card gives when in the UK. We pay contributions in France but regrettably I get out more than we have put in. Didn't move here for healthcare though I thought I was very healthy when I arrived.

NHS care is available to all who have permanent legal residence in the UK. It is funded out of current taxes so someone who comes to the UK and works will contribute.
 
lucylocket61 said:
But Gareth stated he is coming here for a long holiday. Not work.
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So technically he won't be a permanent resident, though as a UK citizen he can become one. British Nationality ,having paid taxes in the past plays no part in entitlement to health care.
He's in a similar position to us and could have to prove an intention to be a permanent resident.
The UK has a reciprocal agreement with NZ so that includes :
" Some NHS Hospital Treatment – this is limited to treatment required for any condition that occurred after arrival in the UK (including pre-existing conditions which acutely exacerbate or need prompt treatment whilst here)"
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/Enti ... /DH_074379
 
Wow friendly bunch...

(If it really bothers you I was born and raised in London where I paid plenty of taxes but moved to NZ a number of years ago... and now I'm coming home. I might even stick around and pay some more taxes as long as everyone's as nice as you.)

Thanks for the info Phoenix
 
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