Luckily you weren't put on the Liverpool Pathway. That's free, too. Or do they have to ask you now?I have been in ill health for nearly two years now. The main reason I waste so much time on here. Anyway, before Christmas I had a below knee leg amputation and have been recovering at home since then.
I was in hospital for a week.. The operation was on day 1 and I had about 6 days recovering. There was no charge for that. They send a psychiatrist round to see that you are in good spirits as well. NO Charge. She was a real charmer and took me to the shop to buy an ice cream. I wanted a Solero but they only had Feasts so I had one of them. The Psych bought it for me. No charge.
A day after my Op the Occy Health came round and measured me up. A day later they delivered my customised wheelchair. No charge.
For the next few days the Physios came round every day and I practised using the chair,getting in and out, taking bits off and putting them back.
After a week my wife came and took me home. It was great to be back. The day after that the support services turned up with a ramp so that I could get out of the front door. They also adjusted the TV height for me so that I could watch it in comfort. No charge.
After a month or so recuperating and seeing my wound heal I got my first physio appointment. Ive been going 2 or 3 times a week since then. No charge.
Two weeks ago I was told that my swelling had gone down and I could be measured up for a prosthetic. No Charge.
On Tuesday I got my new leg and started the process of getting to walk again. Ive been booked in for physio until I dont need it any more. Its hard work with a Physio who thinks Prince was over rated.
Throughout this I have been on a cocktail of drugs . No charge.
I have also been given custom insoles to put in my shoes to ensure I am walking on the level. They also gave me a pair of shoes with "special features" to help me be comfortable as I learn to walk again. No charge.
In a month or so I hope to be walking around and a few months after that I expect to be back in work.
I think that I have been well looked after throughout all of this and I only have one real complaint.
They have also sent me a leaflet explaining how I can claim my new car using my motability allowance. Its a government scheme. I cant drive my car any more without some adjustments so I might as well have a new one. No charge.
I am guessing that all of this would have cost me a tidy some in the US ?