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And what about this - staff told to cut 999 calls to meet targets!

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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 09:26 on 24th January 2013

See http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/jan/23/private-health-contractor-999-calls?CMP=twt_gu

Another example of us needing to sort out our own first, b....y disgraceful!

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Edward Lever
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quotePosted at 11:22 on 24th January 2013
I expect the financial crisis has made it attractive to leave people to die rather than take them to hospital. It also cuts the pension payout.
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Peggy Cannell
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quotePosted at 14:04 on 24th January 2013
You hit the nail right on the head Edward, I wonder how they would feel if it was one of their kin needing help, but maybe they would not care about them either
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