My smaller dog (the blonde) had an ultra sound yesterday with a couple of blood tests. Cost £816. It made me think how much I am costing the NHS.
i know I paid in for 40 years but I couldn’t ask for better care and attention to all my aches pains and worries over the last four and a half years. I feel very lucky I live in the U.K.
Kathy
I’ll second that kathy. Hope (the blonde ) is ok.
Jenny
Thanks for the thought. Do so I.
So true Kathy , especially when I read what our American teal sisters have to pay .xx
That seems expensive. My dog was in the hospital for two days, had a lump removed for testing and a temperature. Turned out to be something he ate. Bill was £297
The nhs is a great idea but it is quite new and still has the teething problems of the 1950’s. They really need to sort it out properly so we all benefit in the years to come. My blood tests cost £20 a time for CA125 and £8 for things like FBC. I think we should be given a bill after each visit or treatment so we are aware of the cost, and an opportunity to donate direct to the nhs by way of an envelope and box on the wall
LA xx
My sons jack russell had her gall bladder removed cost him £1800😬😳. (She was worth every penny though and lived till she was 18)
Hope you are doing ok LA. Jenny x
I’m doing quite well at the moment. See oncologist on Wednesday, it’s always wait and see.
Don’t we just our dogs 😃🐕
Missed out “love” our dogs
Agree with all the above.
I hope you are keeping well at the moment.
Have your heard anything from Kryssy recently, I think about her a lot
Your pups are beautiful! I have pet Insurance that costs dearly, but is well worth it.
But I am an American citizen who has been living in the UK for 25 years (Indefinite Leave to Remain) and I am extremely thankful for the care I have received here in the UK from the NHS.
I know it has its flaws, but there are problems in every nation, and mistakes are made everywhere.
And we are doubly blessed with our great Cancer Charities, like MacMillan and Ovacome.
Be well and hope your dogs stay well,
Laura
Thanks.
I had my 2nd line treatment on private health insurance so that I could access Avastin which I missed out on with first line treatment as it was for after 3rd line then. So far the bill is £65000, that’s six sessions of gem /carbo and 14 Avastin. I was in shock when I saw it, it did make me think we should be given a bill by the NHS that just shows us the true cost of our treatment.
That’s a good idea. I notice our hospital tells you how much each appointment costs now so that you reschedule and don’t just not turn up.
Hope you’re all doing well
Alex x
I’m sure it would be frightening.
I hope your Avastin is working well for you.
So far so good Kathy, loads of aches and pains but so grateful I’m getting to give it a go. Is Blondie a Westie, they both look gorgeous? X
The little one is Corkie and he is a Cairn Terrier. He looks sweet but we are not fooled. Terrier by name and terrier by nature.
What kind is the other one Katie? Do they get on well?
Hope things are going well for you. Lx
The black one is a bit of a mixture. He’s a Dogs Trust dog so we don’t know his background but he is very loving and a bit of a wimp.
I’m feeling good but see doc on Wednesday, then I’ll know how I’m really doing.
Hope everything is going smoothly for you.
Hi Kathy - I have been under corporate private insurance since June, the bill to date is £32.000 - this included consultations chemo and op. We assume that the bills they send to our insurance company are the same as on the NHS, but don't know for sure.
also included CT Scans, medication, Blood tests and a mammogram.
I hope your lovely blondie is ok.
I think if everybody actually knew how much their care cost they’d be more appreciative of it and more people would think twice before turning up at A&E with a cold or bruise 😬
I am so grateful for the care I’ve received and continue to receive. Your vets bill is a total eye opener, couldn’t you get insurance for your lovely pups?
Best wishes for both good canine and person health ❤️Xx Jane
Thanks for your best wishes.
Because of the huge hickes in annual insurance each year we decided to put some money aside and take the risk. Anyway they are worth it.
I too am so very grateful to the NHS. Treatment and prescriptions bills are staggering!
My daughter has a chronic condition for which we went back to the USA to try treatment there.
I no longer had insurance and her prescriptions alone cost me £600 per week!
The same ones here we get practically for nothing! We use the prescription subscription offer.
My husband and I are over 65, so ours are free!
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