A possible solution to save the NHS from the unvaccinated

[HappySonHappyMum]

I think by now that most people have had ample opportunity to be vaccinated. Huge percentages of people in intensive care are only there because they are unvaccinated. Most people who remain unvaccinated have chosen to remain that way - excluding those that cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons obviously. Would it be unreasonable to ask the unvaccinated to sign a liabilty waiver that says they agree that their personal choice excludes them from free NHS treatment for Covid? I am not suggesting that they are left to die - that would be inhumane and unethical - but I think they should pay for their treatment as they have made an active choice to ignore medical advice. Their choices are preventing the NHS from providing help for those who are suffering from all kinds of other conditions that do not stem from a personal decision. The money could be ploughed back into the NHS. Is this unreasonable?

Wow! What a ridiculous thing to even suggest. We don't need anymore divisions in society. Also, if unvaccinated have to pay extra for hospital care then that's going to affect poor people more than rich.

OP, how about you tell me how much tax and NI you've paid as a working adult and see if it's more or less than me? If it's less, I get more NHS treatment than you.

Sounds fair?

@Badbadbunny so private healthcare then?

@Lex345

This would be a terrible idea. Medical treatment, including vaccines, is by consent. Where would it stop? A person refusing another round of chemo because they cannot stand the side effects? A person going to a tropical country contracting Malaria?

I should think being admitted to ICU would be "punishment" enough, if you want to see it that way. People are allowed to refuse vaccines. It may be an unwise choice. We may not agree with it. But it is allowed. Many people choose not to have the flu vaccine every year. Does the same apply?

Well said

[quote Cornettoninja]@Badbadbunny so private healthcare then?[/quote]
Lots of countries have a hybrid system of both the state and insurance backed healthcare, in fact the state systems are often backed by insurance schemes.

Unreasonable, ridiculous, short-sighted and a number of other less polite descriptors 🙄

Dear god. What have we become?

Imagine suggesting March 2020

France are now effectively forcing everyone to be vaccinated.

Lots of countries have a hybrid system of both the state and insurance backed healthcare, in fact the state systems are often backed by insurance schemes

Yes I’m aware of that.