This is doing the rounds on Facebook at the moment (see quote below)
I am absolutely all for the NHS - i think it's a wonderful resource and for people who really need it, I think that this is a good thing.
However, I've seen this being shared quite a few times now and people pile in to say what a great thing it is and how they'll stock up on these essentials
I just don't think this is what the NHS should be used for. Yes - for people that really can't afford these essentials. But for people who can afford them and are just abusing this? No. Just because you technically can have something doesn't make it morally right to do so.
"For all the mammies and daddies - I was in Boots yesterday buying calpol and happened to complain to the cashier how expensive it is. She told me to my amazement that if you register your details with them under the 'minor ailments scheme' that all medicines etc. for children are free. A scheme that has been going for 8 years. They are not allowed to advertise it, but you can save a small fortune on calpol, piriton, sudocrem, plasters, etc.!! I wish I had known 8 years ago!"