Originally Posted by reeni

As a ping-ponger I was better prepared this time and decided not to bring the rose coloured glasses. I knew that the red-tape and pedantic nature would be something I would have to deal with.

I had to use the PALS service to prove i was here permanently and get a special letter to allow me and my children the use of the NHS. It was a painful process till I found out I needed one. That is a long and pathetic story of poor GP management, but i am sure that is down to the specific GP office. The school had a little bit of hick-ups in getting the older ones started - but once they did - the kids love it. Both have been put in at top levels. One in Year 10 and the other in year 7. My year 7 is like the pied piper ...but it is girls trailing him. The girls all think he is adorable >.< maybe i can sell him who knows lol

I am loving being back. It is like putting on a comfortable pair of slippers. I have already lost weight with all the walking i have been doing. The kids are eating better and liking the food more. There will be bumps i will have to get over and things thrown in my way, but i will get there. I have found out that it is about NOT comparing the 2 countries and it is about just getting on with it. When I came back the first time, I ranted and complained about "well it doesn't work this way in Canada" lol of course not .....it's England. It's like marmite love or hate it - but it has it's own special flavour.

I feel better this time, maybe it is because i am older or more settled, lol even just plain tired, but what ever it is i think it will work out this time.

reeni

Originally Posted by windsong

What is PALS and GP?

Originally Posted by MnB

PALS : Patient Advisory Liaison Service

GP: Doctor based in a health centre or surgery.

HTH
B

Originally Posted by windsong

Ohh, I should have guessed GP Thanks re Pals. I didn't know what it stood for.