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I think we should put which country we're in as it makes for a better connection and stops us waffling about what we get, and where from, because in the UK it's always free and in other countries it isn't (med) people don't have access like we do in the UK so we can be a llittle bit more supportive and understanding of our fellow members. Let's start a trend

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RibvanRey profile image
RibvanRey

If people filled in their profile we would only have to click on the member's name and it would tell us what health issues they had and where they lived.

Unfortunately it has always been a case that the majority either do not wish to share the info or they don't read the Introduction to using Health Unlocked and therefore do not know how to complete at least part of the Profile.

Just my opinion, Rib

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Bananas5

Agree with Rib here. Also most people say in replies which country they are from.

If you refer to member's answers as 'waffle' you will put them off answering.

Meds aren't free in the UK unless you either live in Scotland or have an exemption criteria....script costs can be high

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Yogibe in reply toBananas5

Hi bananas5

Long time how are u and how is David hope u are both well

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Bananas5 in reply toYogibe

How lovely to hear from you.

Can you message me? Missed you

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Bridgenov in reply toBananas5

Oh yes! You're right! Sorry I forgot as I have my exempt certificate. And over 60. So you guys must be paying a lot of money for the needs you need. That's hard!

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Bananas5 in reply toBridgenov

We live in the Canary Islands and as pensioners only pay 10% of script costs. Just a few cents thankfully!

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Melbourne-Girl

It’s a good idea that everyone knows where we are all from. My name is Melbourne-Girl on this site, is that enough?

Best wishes

Melbourne-Girl xx

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Bananas5 in reply toMelbourne-Girl

Think your name tells me!!!!

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Melbourne-Girl in reply toBananas5

Thx Bananas5 xx

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dtech in reply toMelbourne-Girl

That’s Melbourne in Cambridgeshire in the UK then😉😂

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Melbourne-Girl in reply todtech

Ha ha dtech 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

Melbourne-Girl (from land of Oz) xx

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Melbourne-Girl in reply todtech

Thanks dtech that Melbourn has not got an E on the end of it & is only a village with 4000 odd people. The Australian Melbourne as you would be aware has millions of people living here. Have you been here yet?’I haven’t seen you.

I will be saving for a trip to the UK in case someone who does very clever ink drawings & other artists exhibit there

(🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐).

You are very funny & cheeky DT

Best always xx

Melbourne-Girl

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dtech in reply toMelbourne-Girl

Yeah, I know. I was just joking with you. Been to (your) Melbourne twice. Last time was in January this year for the Australian open tennis 😃. And stayed for two weeks. Visited my cousins on Phillip island. And if you come to UK let me know. We are in n Herts. About 30 mins by train from London. Happy to meet up.

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RibvanRey in reply toMelbourne-Girl

From your name you are about 8 miles south of Derby? Just about the centre of England, mid-way between the Wash and the Welsh border!

Luckily you do have a profile and Members can see that in fact you live in a Scots built town in the land of Oz or as we call you, a Good Neighbour 😉

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Melbourne-Girl in reply toRibvanRey

Thanks RibvanRey I thought a guy called Mr(?)

Batman (not the Superhero) was responsible for planning of Melbourne or was he a Scot?

Glad this post has caused some laughter, let there be more of it😅

Melbourne-Girl xx

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dtech in reply toMelbourne-Girl

That was Lord Melbourne. Advisor to the young Queen Victoria

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dtech in reply todtech

Who it was named after, not planned it sorry😂

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Melbourne-Girl in reply todtech

Ha ha that makes sense now 😅😅😅😅😅

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Bridgenov

Oh yes very clear lol !

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Melbourne-Girl in reply toBridgenov

Great Bridgenov (some people may not know

Melbourne in land of Oz glad it’s good it’s good it has created some laughs xx

Melbourne-Girl

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RibvanRey in reply toMelbourne-Girl

Laughter is one of the most popular meds on this site. I prefer mine to be topped up with a bottle of gas. O2 being my favourite.

Welcome to the site MG, Rib

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Melbourne-Girl in reply toRibvanRey

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Melbourne-Girl in reply toMelbourne-Girl

Thanks Rib I didn’t see your welcome message until now xx😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

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Many sites here have contributors all over the world, I have been doing this type of thing now for many years and to be honest it does not bother medications and treatments are very much the same throughout the West, Free world ??. It seems to make the sites more interesting. Yes it would be nice to know where people come from, however it makes an interest and we learn

BOB

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SusieJo1948

Hi I'm American glad to meet you. Love susie jo1948

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Melbourne-Girl

Hi SusieJo and welcome to this great site. Like you I am from another country (Australia) & so many things that others write have helped me tremendously.

I am greatful that the UK welcomes us & hope you find it helpful like I do.

All the best xxx

Melbourne-Girl

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Spacecat1

That would be a good idea

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