Seems like a good idea in principle. One of the hassles I've found working as a contractor especially if you work miles from home is getting a GP appointment.
My last gig was 90 mins away so getting a GP appt sorted was a logistical nightmare. Would have gladly paid £20 for no hassle.
Been looking at push doctor. Sounds like a good idea. Video consultations etc. £20 for one off (£8 for prescription) or £20/month. BUT you can't get an NHS prescription. You have to pay the cost of the drugs at the chemist. Might work ok for some things that are cheap enough anyway (and cheaper than the prescription charge in England).
Worryingly though, when I spoke to them they tried to sell it as such (i.e. some items were cheaper than the £8.60 or whatever) and didn't even know it was zero in Wales. I've no idea how much common drugs cost but I guess the whole idea falls down if you pay for an appointment, get prescription then rock up at chemist to find it costs £200 for the order.
Although I guess in this case you could bail, make an appointment with normal NHS doctor.
Anyone tried anything similar? I must admit I like the idea in principle....
(One thing about Wales - its got to be prescribed AND dispensed in Wales. When I work in Gloucester, I couldn't get prescription previous evening and take it with me next day and get it lunchtime or something. Right PITA).
My last gig was 90 mins away so getting a GP appt sorted was a logistical nightmare. Would have gladly paid £20 for no hassle.
Been looking at push doctor. Sounds like a good idea. Video consultations etc. £20 for one off (£8 for prescription) or £20/month. BUT you can't get an NHS prescription. You have to pay the cost of the drugs at the chemist. Might work ok for some things that are cheap enough anyway (and cheaper than the prescription charge in England).
Worryingly though, when I spoke to them they tried to sell it as such (i.e. some items were cheaper than the £8.60 or whatever) and didn't even know it was zero in Wales. I've no idea how much common drugs cost but I guess the whole idea falls down if you pay for an appointment, get prescription then rock up at chemist to find it costs £200 for the order.
Although I guess in this case you could bail, make an appointment with normal NHS doctor.
Anyone tried anything similar? I must admit I like the idea in principle....
(One thing about Wales - its got to be prescribed AND dispensed in Wales. When I work in Gloucester, I couldn't get prescription previous evening and take it with me next day and get it lunchtime or something. Right PITA).
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