justwise:
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hmmmm..when did you move to Bradford?

Babyvet:



yea the the us healthcare is expensive but is superior to the UK.

salford1:

Superior when you have the money.

Mamatukwas:


2009.

Babyvet:


No, they will take care of you, you MAY just have hefty bill afterwards. There are so many people alive today because the technology available here that save people lives and it cost money. I lived in the U.K, for almost a decade. I have nothing against the country but the us has a better system it has it flaws but it still better. Plus I work on the health care system and some many of the nhs nurses work would prefer to come over here than work in the uk. Poor condition and low pay.

justwise:


The same year I left that city

salford1:

The US pays better wages than than the UK - agreed. If one has a good wage in the US or has a job that offers coverage for employees, then medical insurance is chicken change or a walk in the park, but for people not earning much or no sort of coverage, they would probably take nhs over the care in the states.

The UK has similar health coverage as Canada. The result of free health care is long wait list for even some basic surgeries. As a result, you would find Canadians that can afford the extra cost moving to the US for care(no waitlist) and for procedures not available in Canada.

Babyvet:


No, they will take care of you, you MAY just have hefty bill afterwards. There are so many people alive today because the technology available here that save people lives and it cost money. I lived in the U.K, for almost a decade. I have nothing against the country but the us has a better system it has it flaws but it still better. Plus I work on the health care system and some many of the nhs nurses work would prefer to come over here than work in the uk. Poor condition and low pay.

Rainss:
Hi everyone

Very cool platform. Please would like to ask. I really dunno if anyone could help me with enough true words.

I'm relocating to the UK (Birmingham) in October. I schooled in Nigeria(Bsc) however I was born in the UK and have a british passport.

My main issue is centred around job search. I know UK is really choosy when it comes to selecting candidates for jobs and also have this preference for individuals that had their undergraduate or postgraduate education in the UK.

I would like to know my chances of getting a good corporate job when I get over there. I currently work at one of the leading banks and have only been there for a year. I'm just 24years. I really do not have the funds to pursue masters degree at the moment and can't rely on loans from the government up until my 3rd year of residing in UK.

I know it may not be easy but I just need your advice ,or if you know someone who has been in this situation before.. I wouldn't mind hearing your story.

Thank you.

Lexusgs430:



Are you forgetting to mention the people that have had to go bankrupt, due to healthcare bills?

Or you don't feel its necessary to mention it?

Babyvet:


yes people do get bankrupt, they file for bankruptcy but at least they alive to do so. But the truth of the matter ,government still pay a good portion of healthcare in the US. The problem with this universal health care is that not truly universal. If you have basic problem or generally health then it's fine, but if you have special condition then its horrible. That's why you see Canadians crossing into the border to get healthcare but less wait time and more specialized doctors. We a lot of specializations here , its not even funny that of the money being spent.

Lexusgs430:


Which would you prefer, a system you can walk into and run a £300,000 bill without any immediate financial recourse or having to starve of bankruptcy?

I am not saying the NHS works 100% (very far from that), but it is still a good service and also saving lives......

Babyvet:


Like I said , government still pay for a good portion and yes the American government needs to work creating a less financially burdening system but I don't want it to be like the Uk or Canada. I have British passport and have the opportunity to take advantage of the nhs but I can not see myself ever living there again. Everyone should do what works for them.

Babyvet:


Like I said , government still pay for a good portion and yes the American government needs to work creating a less financially burdening system but I don't want it to be like the Uk or Canada. I have British passport and have the opportunity to take advantage of the nhs but I can not see myself ever living there again. Everyone should do what works for them.

wonlasewonimi:


My sister had a baby in the US and she was billed like 15k usd... If not for her insurance, she would have coughed out that much. Whereas, you walk in to NHS, and carry your baby out;the midwives would even be begging to rate their services. I know which I will pick!

wonlasewonimi:


My sister had a baby in the US and she was billed like 15k usd... If not for her insurance, she would have coughed out that much. Whereas, you walk in to NHS, and carry your baby out;the midwives would even be begging to rate their services. I know which I will pick!

fatima04:


Even self pay patient pay as much as 6,000 to 7,000 dollars if not more. I remember the hospital I had my son in Texas asking for 800 dollars to perform circumcision and will pay doctor fees too which will be 200dollars.

I carry baby come do it naija sharpsharp.

Babyvet:


Why your sister no give birth in the U.K.?

Babyvet:
But even with the U.K. health system , people in the area are still generally unhealthy . Like I said , I’m not going to live in the U.K. or even go there to give birth , don’t care how free or cheap the healthcare is .The free or cheap care drives down the wages of the employees, which is why the is US is a top destination for health practitioners. For the very people , Medicaid or Medicare is available.

this means?

people in U.K are less healthier than people in U.S? i will accept people in U.S generally have over bleached transparent teeth but nahh all those hormone stuffed foods cant be healthy surely

DisGuy:
oops there's a glitch on Nairaland^^^ just quoted babyvet

this is the third time this is happening to me!

Babyvet:


Nope , I meant that even the though the people have access to all that care , they are not the healthiest people in the world.

Babyvet:


You should be grateful, this country is one of the few developed countries that allow outsiders to come here and give birth and the baby gets automatic citizenship. Many people are spending more that amount to get green card in the country.

Rubyventures:
I think it is selfish to want the health care system in US to be introduced here, its seems that for some people as long as they and their families can afford something the rest people can go to hell.

What about those people who cannot afford it? those that were born with ailments and will never get insurance? Healthcare for all is the best way to go not just for a few.

I remember a few years back, when I was on holiday in the states and my kid fell and hurt himself, we called an ambulance and were told that if they had to take us to the hospital it will cost $500 and it would be better to drive down ourselves which we did. The hospital service we received was superb. There wasn't any body waiting, we were seen by the doctor immediately , we had 3 nurses and a doctor attending to us. before this I had to pay $3,000 on my Credit card. ( this I later claimed back from my travel insurance). After getting back to the UK there was a further bill of about $700, my insurance took care of this. Just for a few stitches on a wound. Even the hotel had the cheek to charge for the 911 call?

There are Americans who come to the UK for treatment, the system in America ignores the vulnerable and the poor and that's not right.

In my opinion the NHS is one of the best health care systems in the world.

fatima04:


If one isn't even careful they can keep sending u unending bills.

Scottiemi:
Good morning everyone, Pls would like to know if anyone in the house is living in Scotland, Paisley to be precise and how it has been. A student would also be wonderful as I am a student traveling down later this month.

Scottiemi:
Hello people