Free on the NHS?

G-MAN2004 · 15 Mar 2010 at 13:44

taking advantage of the reciprocal agreement for the provision of free medical care under EU laws.

Taken from this article here:

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Wo...tising-Campaign/Article/201003315573946?f=rss

So they can travel over here, have an operation or procedure done at our expense, and then go back home? Isn't that great? :rolleyes:

Beerbaron · 15 Mar 2010 at 13:50

no doubt if they didnt get the abortion, they would stay here and get a free house and benefits

GingerNinja1989 · 15 Mar 2010 at 13:55

Hasn't this been in place for a while?

spicypixel · 15 Mar 2010 at 16:12

I don't really mind aslong as if I get injured in poland and break my leg they treat me for free etc. That or we start leaving abortion pills on the Dover port exit.

scorza · 15 Mar 2010 at 16:22

As it's a reciprocal arrangement, we get free healthcare if we go to Poland - except for abortions because Poland is a moral nation.

Mark M · 15 Mar 2010 at 16:25

My mates sister got her norks done on the nhs! Not sure what relevence it has to this thread but they were free on the nhs and have given us plenty of hours of plessure as she often gets them out when drunk and it also allows us to rib my mate for it!!

Tomsk · 15 Mar 2010 at 16:41

Mark M said:
My mates sister got her norks done on the nhs! Not sure what relevence it has to this thread but they were free on the nhs and have given us plenty of hours of plessure as she often gets them out when drunk and it also allows us to rib my mate for it!!

As a taxpayer, I want to see if my money has been well spent on said norks.
Pictures please.

bhavv · 15 Mar 2010 at 16:44

Cant the EU just legalise abortion in Poland somehow?

Morals be damned!

jas72 · 15 Mar 2010 at 16:49

SKY said:
Thousands of Polish women travel to Britain for an abortion each year, taking advantage of the reciprocal agreement for the provision of free medical care under EU laws.

I wonder if this is true?

daz · 15 Mar 2010 at 16:50

scorza said:
As it's a reciprocal arrangement, we get free healthcare if we go to Poland - except for abortions because Poland is a moral nation.

woah

apeZ · 15 Mar 2010 at 17:02

scorza said:
As it's a reciprocal arrangement, we get free healthcare if we go to Poland - except for abortions because Poland is a moral nation.

Right, because 16 year old mothers are perfectly acceptable. :rolleyes:

And I don't see a problem; if we are entitled to free healthcare while over there, then they are more than welcome to benefit from the NHS.

Biohazard · 15 Mar 2010 at 17:04

scorza said:
As it's a reciprocal arrangement, we get free healthcare if we go to Poland - except for abortions because Poland is a moral nation.

o'rly?

Cosimo · 15 Mar 2010 at 17:15

Biohazard said:
o'rly?

You will be treated on the same basis as a Polish resident. Remember, each country’s health system is different and might not include all the things you would expect to get free of charge from the NHS. This may mean that you have to make a patient contribution to the cost of your care. You may be able to seek reimbursement for this cost when you are back in the UK.

It is important that you ensure that you are treated by a state healthcare provider as you will not be covered for private healthcare. You should be particularly careful if the healthcare arrangements have been made by a hotel or travel representative.

ya rly!

Biohazard · 15 Mar 2010 at 17:19

and that proves Poland is a 'moral' country how exactly?

Cosimo · 15 Mar 2010 at 17:27

Biohazard said:
and that proves Poland is a 'moral' country how exactly?

It tells you about accessing healthcare in Poland, maybe you’re trying to read too much into it and barking up the wrong tree.

Biohazard · 15 Mar 2010 at 17:28

simulatorman said:
It tells you about accessing healthcare in Poland, maybe you’re trying to read too much into it and barking up the wrong tree.

I can read into what I like, and your response had nothing to do with my point.

I'm sure I could access google myself as well.

Not exacly the first person to highlight the comment either was I? I want to know how no abortions make the country full of morality.

Wicksta · 15 Mar 2010 at 17:30

simulatorman said:
It tells you about accessing healthcare in Poland, maybe you’re trying to read too much into it and barking up the wrong tree.

How does banning abortion make a country moral? That's what he said.

Biohazard · 15 Mar 2010 at 17:31

Wicksta said:
How does banning abortion make a country moral? That's what he said.

This is ocuk, responses may actually have **** all to do with the question.

Cosimo · 15 Mar 2010 at 17:38

Wicksta said:
How does banning abortion make a country moral? That's what he said.

He also said it was reciprocal arrangement, capice.

Biohazard · 15 Mar 2010 at 17:41

simulatorman said:
He also said it was reciprocal arrangement, capice.