Gary Ackers
garyackers.bsky.social
Gary Ackers
@garyackers.bsky.social
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They've been operating these for literally years at many sites around the country. Very few issues. But not a game changer either.
November 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Optometrists are paid for post surgery assessments, which saves the hospital a more expensive outpatient appointment. The fees received are the same whether the referral is to an NHS or private hospital. (certainly in the Greater Manchester region)
April 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Counterpoint : Almost eliminating waiting lists, improving quality of life for 100's of thousands every year. Reducing the risk of falls & saving the NHS a fortune? Shame the NHS couldn't do it themselves without farming it out to private hospitals.
April 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
The lurker experience has degraded much less than you would think on twitter. Viewing following only & rarely looking at replies is still usable. That shift will take a significant reduction in content over there.
October 17, 2023 at 6:36 AM