A&E and the wealthy

[GirlWednesday]

I was curious about whether there are private drop-in centres or A&E in the UK for people who can afford private health care. Apparently there aren’t.

AIBU to think this makes no sense? If someone very famous such as a member of the royal family, a famous actor or singer, or a high profile politician needed to visit a drop-in centre, I can’t imagine they’d be sat in a grotty NHS waiting room for hours with the general public? Or do they have doctors they can call directly to provide home visits if they need to see someone?

Probably not really a true AIBU but I wasn’t sure where else to post this.

That’s good @hohummm1!

Such insightful responses. I feel a bit more informed about how these things operate now. When I googled the question, it just said ‘no, there are no private options for drop-ins or A&E. I can see now it’s not that simple.

Of course famous people have the ways and means to get around the system. It seems unfair but as PP have said, the ogling, potential for paparazzi, and high security presence would make it very impractical. Imagine being easily recognised and people pestering you asking for autographs or trying to get a picture with you when you’re in pain and looking your worst!

As with many things in life, money can buy you out of the inconveniences most people have to tolerate.