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I am not sure that this study would apply to wholly UK as certainly in my area age does not seem to be a factor whether or not you get bio's ,I know a few patients of my age (68) who are on it. When I was put on it ,which must be around 3 years ago now , the criteria was related to how bad you were and what your current treatment was achieving plus side effects of your current treatment. Maybe in other countries that have an insurance payment factor within their system a commercial aspect is added in the mix.
I would say without any shadow of doubt that there are prejudices against older people for many treatments within the NHS and these definitely vary from area to area throughout UK.
I will say one thing about the demonology department in my area it's done by BUPA on a contract to the NHS and the difference is really measurable ,compared to the NHS it's so much better and well organised through Spire. My self injection of the Stelara is also supplied by BUPA Home Healthcare which is going to have a change of ownership to Celesio , the owner of Lloyds Pharmacy so I hope they keep up their quality care that I have experienced from BUPA.
I would say without any shadow of doubt that there are prejudices against older people for many treatments within the NHS and these definitely vary from area to area throughout UK.
I will say one thing about the demonology department in my area it's done by BUPA on a contract to the NHS and the difference is really measurable ,compared to the NHS it's so much better and well organised through Spire. My self injection of the Stelara is also supplied by BUPA Home Healthcare which is going to have a change of ownership to Celesio , the owner of Lloyds Pharmacy so I hope they keep up their quality care that I have experienced from BUPA.
