This Makes Me A Little Bit Cross

[bednobs]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-59829656
I get that she's "british"
by why would the NHS fund her (probably extensive) care when her family (and other strangers) bring her back? |She doesn't have enough insurance to cover her needs, and presumably hasn't paid tax here since she moved abroad Any reason why the NHS should be expected to pay? (it will, but that's not the point)

[gness]

Now that, Clover, is something to get cross about. Cheating the taxpayer out of all that money...must have been some drive.

[pat2604]

There's a film been made about her. Not a documentary. As I read the link I got the deja vu feeling and then remembered why! That film would have made her money surely!

[bednobs]

she only injured herself 11 days ago - surely not a film already??!?

[pat2604]

Netflix

https://www.google.com/amp/s/time.com/5933507/penguin-bloom-true-story/%3famp=true

[webbo3]

She could sell her house in Thailand.

[webbo3]

Link didn't work pat.

[pat2604]

Weird. Different person but much the same story. Sorry about that.

[pat2604]

The link works for me.

[webbo3]

No need to be sorry, i'm curious about the other story now.

[pixie374]

That says it happened in 2013 about Samantha Bloom, but this is Jill Dodds. Maybe they should sort out their balconies there...
I agree, she should be brought back. It's a freak life-changing accident. The NHS disorganisation is far more widespread than helping someone like this.

[pat2604]

I think she should be brought home.

[pixie374]

Does this work, webbo?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penguin_Bloom

[pat2604]

Never ever stand on a balcony in Thailand!!

[webbo3]

Thanks pixie, i've seen that film. its very good

[pat2604]

By the way, the film was lovely and featured a Magpie called Penguin. It was s true story.

[gulliver1]

Cloverjo @19.47 ...Spot on.

[barry1010]

I get your point, bednobs. I have little patience with those who take no responsibility for themselves such as those who think it acceptable to travel abroad with no insurance and beg for money through GoFundMe when things go wrong; same with those who don't insure their homes or keep thousands of pounds under their mattress.

Don't blame her family for wanting her home, though

[Spicerack]

What don't you like about people storing their money under the mattress, Barry? ;-/

[douglas9401]

Not paid any tax? Fill your boots, miserable lot.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-59565966

[Stickybottle]

As Cecil Rhodes said :

To be born English is to win first prize in the lottery of life

This lady in very unfortunate circumstances will get the benefits of being a uk citizen and rightly so