Had an accident playing sport? The Tories want you to pay for your treatment

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People in Wales suffering accidents through sporting activity could be subject to an 'activity tax' under new Tory proposals. Conservative AM Darren Millar said on a radio phone-in show that individuals putting themselves at high risk through their own choice could be charged by the NHS.

People in Wales suffering accidents through sporting activity could be subject to an ‘activity tax’ under new Tory proposals.

Conservative AM Darren Millar said on a radio phone-in show that individuals putting themselves at high risk through their own choice could be charged by the NHS.

Asked whether people who go skiing should be charged by the NHS if they have an accident, the Conservative health spokesperson said:

“I think if people put themselves in areas of high risk through their own choice then there ought to be a discussion about whether it’s appropriate for the NHS to pick up the bill for the risks that they take.”

In response, Welsh Labour AM Ken Skates warned that this could mark the start of a “very slippery slope towards introducing a private insurance model of healthcare”.

“Whilst the Tories might want that, it would be very costly for communities in Wales with a legacy of ill-health,” he added.

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20 Responses to “Had an accident playing sport? The Tories want you to pay for your treatment”

  1. Camille

    I was referring specifically to people killed by lack of access to healthcare with the US; talking about a war-torn third world country is neither here nor there.

    Just because the healthcare for the many may not be as good as the health care for the elite few is not a reason to then scrap that universal healthcare, so that the many then get absolutely nothing at all.

  2. HopeNotHateBNP

    It will not be long before the evil Tories start taxing us for just being alive! Oh hang on a sec, they already tried that (circa 1989 Poll tax)

  3. Camron

    Yes I agree Robert that The health benefits of playing sport will save more money for the NHS than paying.

  4. robertcp

    Thanks. I had forgotten saying that!

  5. HopeNotHateBNP

    NHS stands for the Governments’ “No Hope Service”

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