In praise of the NHS

Working in private practice, it can be easy to focus on the things that the NHS doesn’t seem to do so well, such as not interfering unnecessarily when things are progressing normally. The last week has made me see the NHS in a whole new perspective – seeing how well it can work when things need to happen. The speed at which referrals have been made and appointments given has been amazing and all the medical staff we have met so far have been sympathetic and caring, making us aware of the support available whilst giving us space to absorb information.