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Originally Posted by Livia
I think it's more a case of Scotland getting more in handouts from Westminster per head of capita than the English do.
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Where do you think the money from the North Sea Oil goes......??? Oh, that's right..... into the
UK coffers, not directly into Scotland's. I think you'll find that will more than cover anything the Scots get back.
Edit: just read Claymores' post. Great minds think alike.
The crucial point is: prescriptions are part of the NHS service....which fundmentally, is meant to be a 'free health service'. When you go into hospital - you are not charged for any medical care you require, neither are you charged for any medication given. Why then should you suddenly be liable to pay for continued medication because you are at home? Why should those in need of life saving medications for the remainder of their lives: have to pay for prescriptions?
Prescriptions (all) are part of the NHS Service. For anyone living in England - take your gripe up with your own Politicians....... If they want to fleece you - that's not Scotland, Ireland or Wales' problem - it's your problem - you deal with it.