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Yes the logical step is an insurance based system where premiums are based on lifestyle factors but that just seems so icky to me, I like the current system if it could be reformed and properly funded but maybe that just isn't financially sustainable to provide blanket coverage
greentricky-
maybe that just isn't financially sustainable to provide blanket coverage
Well it would be if there was some wealth redistribution and effective tax, or stop giving dodgy NHS contracts to your mates.
I really don't like the sound of a system where rich people can do what they want but poor people darent buy their kids a BMX or skateboard through fear of not being able to afford for them to fall off...
Yukirin
Tory austerity has a major part to play in that. Not that there would ever be a good timing for covid, but the NHS was really run down before all this.
If we can make health passports, how would you feel about the government limiting fast-food, alcohol and cigarette purchases?
GPS on your phone can monitor speed, connect your driving habits to it too?
Is the next logical step a NI premium for risky individuals? What about sports injury?
This is what causes my vaccine passport hesitancy, maybe I've read too many distopian stories.
Latest ONS mortality causes - I'd expect covid to increase in Aug