Whilst I have every sympathy for what Jake and his parents are going through, unfortunately the NHS does not have a never-ending supply of resources. In an ideal health care system, everyone would receive the treatment they need. In the UK, we pay National Insurance and have a system that is free at the point of access but unfortunately by its very nature cannot afford all ideal treatments for all patients. The reality of it is that if Jake were to receive is £9828 then someone else/other people would lose out receiving their treatment. Who decides the rules? Who decides where we spend our finite resources? Well, that is partly why we need a managerial system in the NHS. I remember a case a few years back where a lady fought for breast cancer treatment on the NHS that wasn't available of the NHS (only private). Now they said yes to her, everyone eligible must also receive this treatment. Very good for those cancer sufferers, but we must remember that the NHS budget is FINITE and someone is, as a consequence, losing out on their treatment. Of course Jake must be pain free. The commitee would have had to weigh up all the pros and cons - what other treatments are available to Jake instead? What are the chances that the operation will help? What are the dangers and risks of operating on Jake? It may be a drop in the ocean but every drop has a ripple effect. Who will lose out as a consequence? I think it is important that we remember to consider all view points in this. NHS-funded breast reduction decisions aren't made on a whim and it must be balanced with degree of improvement in quality of life in these women, for example the relief of chronic back pain. At the same time I do wish you all the best in your fight for Jake's funding.
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Nilam Agrawal
12 years ago
It's not enough that our kids go through so many challenges, what's appalling is them getting denied medical processes, implants, therapies and services because it's not economical for the INSURANCE company / government. Since when can you put a price on a child's life? Has not the government let go of terrorists as ransom in the past to save human lives? Is it because that's their credibility at stall. Thanks in advance.
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Louise Rees
12 years ago
Every child is entitled to get what they need!
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Donna Giles
12 years ago
No child should be in pain & everyone should show their support for Debbie, Rob & Jake
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Marie Whale
12 years ago
humanity before cost
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Debbie
12 years ago
Hope jake gets the help he needs
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Tony Rice
12 years ago
Hope Jake gets the help he needs. Xx
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maureen harris
12 years ago
jake needs to be pain free
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Michelle
12 years ago
:-)
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Garry Ebbrell
12 years ago
Let the poor lad have his operation.
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dave clarke
12 years ago
quality of life - surely Jakes entitled to this as much as the next person?
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Harriet
12 years ago
Please help this little boy he's a inspirational
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Jane Powell
12 years ago
Prioritise
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tracey cox
12 years ago
hope you get the funding
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Lisa Moore
12 years ago
Really hope they fund this vital op
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Jan Cooper
12 years ago
always about money not peoplev!
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Anonymous
12 years ago
Its disgusting that the NHS has turned into a large insurance company. Too many managers and not enough staff.
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Victoria Lopez
12 years ago
Sadly, healthcare has become a business. All decisions are based on finances. Many of the healthcare decision makers haven't experienced a rare disorder or a serious, life-threatening illness with few (if any) treatment options. What happened to the "health" part of healthcare? Time to put more money into research and new treatments.
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Stephen Whale
12 years ago
stop putting money before health. This a life you are controlling.
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Ray Ebbrell
12 years ago
its a disgrace but very typical of this country, every thing revolves around money, hope Jake gets the funding he needs soon
Whilst I have every sympathy for what Jake and his parents are going through, unfortunately the NHS does not have a never-ending supply of resources. In an ideal health care system, everyone would receive the treatment they need. In the UK, we pay National Insurance and have a system that is free at the point of access but unfortunately by its very nature cannot afford all ideal treatments for all patients. The reality of it is that if Jake were to receive is £9828 then someone else/other people would lose out receiving their treatment. Who decides the rules? Who decides where we spend our finite resources? Well, that is partly why we need a managerial system in the NHS. I remember a case a few years back where a lady fought for breast cancer treatment on the NHS that wasn't available of the NHS (only private). Now they said yes to her, everyone eligible must also receive this treatment. Very good for those cancer sufferers, but we must remember that the NHS budget is FINITE and someone is, as a consequence, losing out on their treatment. Of course Jake must be pain free. The commitee would have had to weigh up all the pros and cons - what other treatments are available to Jake instead? What are the chances that the operation will help? What are the dangers and risks of operating on Jake? It may be a drop in the ocean but every drop has a ripple effect. Who will lose out as a consequence? I think it is important that we remember to consider all view points in this. NHS-funded breast reduction decisions aren't made on a whim and it must be balanced with degree of improvement in quality of life in these women, for example the relief of chronic back pain. At the same time I do wish you all the best in your fight for Jake's funding.
It's not enough that our kids go through so many challenges, what's appalling is them getting denied medical processes, implants, therapies and services because it's not economical for the INSURANCE company / government. Since when can you put a price on a child's life? Has not the government let go of terrorists as ransom in the past to save human lives? Is it because that's their credibility at stall. Thanks in advance.
Every child is entitled to get what they need!
No child should be in pain & everyone should show their support for Debbie, Rob & Jake
humanity before cost
Hope jake gets the help he needs
Hope Jake gets the help he needs. Xx
jake needs to be pain free
:-)
Let the poor lad have his operation.
quality of life - surely Jakes entitled to this as much as the next person?
Please help this little boy he's a inspirational
Prioritise
hope you get the funding
Really hope they fund this vital op
always about money not peoplev!
Its disgusting that the NHS has turned into a large insurance company. Too many managers and not enough staff.
Sadly, healthcare has become a business. All decisions are based on finances. Many of the healthcare decision makers haven't experienced a rare disorder or a serious, life-threatening illness with few (if any) treatment options. What happened to the "health" part of healthcare? Time to put more money into research and new treatments.
stop putting money before health. This a life you are controlling.
its a disgrace but very typical of this country, every thing revolves around money, hope Jake gets the funding he needs soon