As a British person living in America for the past 15 years, it’s beyond infuriating when an American will confidently tell me how bad British healthcare is, despite having zero experience of it. So many people here just swallow the propaganda about ‘socialized’ medicine.

The thing about the NHS, you could be a homeless person without a pot to pee in, or someone who earns 500k a year, they don't care about the size of someones bank account, everyone gets the same professional health care treatment. I will never understand America.

I can't believe a country like America charges people through the roof for health care, the NHS isn't perfect but I'm so glad for our system.

Thanks so much Mack for supporting the NHS. We enjoy having such an intelligent American with us in Britain.

My son is a paramedic in London. On the front line. He saves lives. Am so proud of him.

I so appreciate the NHS! As an American visiting England one year, I ended up in a critical care place with a scratched cornea. I was in so much pain. Within 3 hours, I was triaged, diagnosed, treated, and given a prescription. My total cost: around 7 dollars for the prescription. That was it! Great care!

The NHS is all about peace of mind; it is great that you've grown to appreciate the NHS like we Brits do.

Love to hear this, Mac! As a fellow American expat who moved to the UK with her British husband, I love the NHS, too! We had always planned on retiring to the UK to be closer to the grandkids, but when dear hubby was diagnosed with lung cancer, we sped up the timeline. He received outstanding treatment via the NHS and is doing great -- no disease progression in almost 18 months! And the best part is we didn't end up bankrupt. I'm still paying off debts from the US from 2018.

I can't think of a more positive way of helping your kids than letting them see the world. Those memories will last a lifetime.

Still shocks me that "the richest country" on earth doesn't hav national healthcare. To be sick and poor is a death sentence if you survive as you will be poorer due to medical debt

The NHS is a 'gem' in the UK and should be fully supported.. In 2016 I was diagnosed with Cancer and told I needed an operation. From the day of diagnosis to the operation it was 22 days. The surgeon removed all the cancer and I have made it to 2023 cancer free. They acted fast and saved my life! ❤ Enjoy living in the UK and traveling with your family 😊

I worked as a visiting prof and paediatric trauma specialist for several years in the US, both in Baltimore and in central CA. I found the standard of care to be second to none, but the administration to be a total nightmare. The big advantage of hospital care in the UK, the EU, Canada, & Aust, is that physicians and surgeons have the final say on patient treatment, and not hospital finance depts or insurance companies.

Just lost my darling mum 2 weeks ago. She was 81 and for sure she would've NEVER reached that ripe old age without the NHS. She had numerous health issues and had regular appointments with specialist every few months. She did well to reach 81 as she was born 3 months premature in 1939!

My sister had a heart attack last Sunday morning at 8.30am , her partner called 999, she had been picked up in an ambulance, been scanned and diagnosed and had a stent fitted through microsurgery by 11.15 I picked her up from Hospital on Weds morning No wallet was needed lol

I’m reminded that when asked about the purpose of life, the poet WH Auden responded, “We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know”.

As someone who was helivacced to hospital, spent 2 months in ICU and a further two years in reconstructive surgery, I can't praise the NHS highly enough. And it was all free outside my NI contributions. Can't believe someone has posted a 'thumbs down' on this. Good luck Mac, enjoy your videos.

I'm a proud mum of an A&E nurse 💕👌🏻😇🙏🏻💫

Always a great positive message glad to have you and your family here

I greatly appreciate your promotion of our health care system. Too many here deride it. They don't realise how lucky they are.

I am so pleased to have you and your family living in my country. You are obviously a kind hearted, intelligent and grateful person, so your glowing endorsement of our NHS and other great features of living in the UK warms my heart. God bless you, sir.

How refreshing to hear positives about the NHS, and especially comparisons with the system in the US. I am biased, having been a nurse for 35 years, but I feel strongly that we take its presence for granted. For most of us, it has always been there. I am receiving NHS treatment at the moment, and like you, I have nothing but compliments for the service and the people who work in it. I am very pleased to see that you are recovered.

Hi….there are NHS dentists in the UK but they are highly sought after due to their lower costs, therefore the waiting time to get onto one of their lists can be very long. I have an NHS dentist….the care is basic but luckily I do not have too many dental issues to deal with. I left my private dentist as it was becoming VERY expensive! Ps I used to be a qualified nurse within the NHS and am proud to say that. I am now taking life easier!!

I’m in the SE US. I’ve recently been diagnosed with a very serious illness that will require extended regular treatment. So I have work sponsored health insurance (I pay about $200/mo and my employer pays about $630/mo). I just met my deductible (what you pay out of pocket before ins. Kicks in, which starts over every calendar year) and my company is being absorbed by another at the end of the year (I’ll lose my job, and insurance). Not only am I terrified about this diagnosis, but I have find ins that I can afford that will cover a pre existing condition and doubtful I’ll be well enough to job search for a few months. Have enough money to get through, just worried about insurance. My care will be in the tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. I have family members who say how fortunate I am to be in the US, because Fox News and right wing pundits have them believing socialized medicine takes your whole paycheck, is subpar and you wait weeks if not months for any care. Meanwhile people working middle class people die in the US daily because they can’t afford medicine or treatment. I am receiving EXCELLENT care, but doubtful they’d have even bothered with me if I didn’t have insurance. I’d have been given lessor, cheaper, options, maybe. Or told to raise money. The misinformation in the US about this and other issues is the worst virus in the world. About half our citizens won’t take the Covid vaccine (our hospitals are full in some areas and about 95% of those are unvaccinated) because it’s been politicized and they don’t understand the difference between misconstrued freeDUMBS and responsibility. I’m one of the fortunate ones. Many people go without insurance and therefore care for years because of their employment situation or if they’re not full time ins. is not available. Welfare cases do get care at the local health departments, through Medicaid but I assure you none of those folks are getting the care I’m getting because I’m under a well know insurer. Add to that, the massive student loan payments I have to make for the rest of my life (went back to school late for different degree), and I’d gladly pay higher taxes (to also have better educated masses). Again I’m one of the fortunate ones, as I make enough to handle these but I’ve heard of people becoming homeless and worse. It’s abhorrent and part of the big lie we are told from birth, perpetuated by isolation from the rest of the world, that the US is better than anywhere else in earth and every other person in every other country is jealous and would do anything to be here. As travel to Europe and other parts of the world is quite expensive, many US citizens never do and never know anything outside of those beliefs and the bubble of the US.

Nice to have people here in England that truly appreciate the NHS and don’t just come here to get what they can for free…I truly hope you enjoy your stay here 🙂

You are a good soul. So pleased you had a good experience. Love to your family🥰

Firstly and most importantly I hope that you are now fully recovered. I'm not naive enough to pretend that the NHS is perfect. However, I'm so grateful for it as it is in my opinion a great thing to have. I spent five days in hospital last year after having an emergency operation and i am so grateful to the staff and I have nothing but praise for them. I absolutely agree with you about travel, it's a big old world out there and there's so much to see and learn from the experience. Best wishes to you and yours and I'm pleased that the NHS has been there for when you and your family needed it.

It's sad that the NHS is in such crisis at the moment. My family have had both very good and bad experiences with the NHS. Some of my family members have had to have massive operations, go through long recovery programmes, stay in hospital or care for extended periods, and everything has worked out great for them, done efficiently and quickly. On the other hand it's also happened where my relatives have been in care and been let down, or in one case stuck on a trolley in A & E for 8 hours despite their health conditions. In a similar vein, we've had things like the ambulance arriving in 5 minutes to a non emergency call, and on the other hand my grandad having to wait 40 minutes for an ambulance with a suspected broken neck

I think it is crazy that in the US you have to pay for healthcare, I can't really wrap my head around it.

NHS has always been good to me and my family , they really do care . Im so glad you are over your illness, God bless you and your beautiful family , sending you much love and best wishes :)

I'm a UK citizen and I absolutely love our NHS.

Our NHS is wonderful and so are all the staff . It is the thing that makes me proud to be British. Many years ago I was on holiday with my sister in Las Vegas, when she became ill. She was sent to a hospital and had an operation gallbladder (which incidentally she didn't need as she had the same pain once home in the UK and it was kidney stones!) We were horrified, she was charged for the ambulance, petrol for it , (gas) every bandage , suture , meals , which she didn't eat . They wanted insurance details and credit cards before they took her to the hospital . The whole incident was over 100k this is years ago. Our holiday insurance didn't cover all of the bill so we had to max out our credit cards and we are still paying it off. Yes NHS dentists are still around , I have one and it's free dental care here for children.

Good for you being so positive about the NHS heroes. They continued to work at considerable risk to themselves and their families during the pandemic. Even down the GP and Nurses volunteering to run inoculation centres. I stupidly broke my femur during lockdown. The ambulance collected me. The surgeons fixed me. Cost zero. They deserve all our gratitude

Great to hear some nice words about the NHS - we're not perfect, but the alternative system in the US seems utterly mental. I'm glad you got good care and have recovered well! Much love to you and your family x

Having lived in the U.S. I never understood the amount of BS you have to go through if you go to the ER. Here in the UK, I had to take my father to A&E, all he showed was his NI number, that was it, take a seat and 2 hours later out the door and back home. No filling out tons of paperwork and asking how do you intend to pay. Here in the UK healthcare is a RIGHT. There is no reason to spend money, time and risk going back to the U.S. to get the same level of care that you will get here for 0 cost and hassle. Plus in the U.S. because its money driven, they will tell you anything just so they have the excuse to put you under the knife, once again, its all about the money in the U.S. very dangerous concept when it comes to healthcare (major conflict of interest)

Sorry to hear you were ill, Mac. Glad our NHS were able to help you out. Look after yourself pal, I enjoy your video's and your family need you!!!

Dont forget, your kids get free dental care on the NHS so you should find a surgery and get them registered.

I'm proud to say that I worked for the NHS as a Midwife for over 12 years. During that time I cared for a handful of American women. They were surprised that I went to see them at home when I was a Community Midwife, as part of their postnatal care. I was shocked to learn that in America, if a woman is unwell postnatally - even if she's had a c-section, she has to go and see her doctor! 😱

So glad you are better now Mac . Blair must have been so worried for you ? I travel to the U.S . a lot and it bemuses me that there are Americans who don't want a nation health service in their country . Many say they don't want a ' socialist ' health service , others that they don't want to pay more tax . But all would think twice before calling an ambulance or going into hospital unless they had excellent private health insurance . I am so glad that we have the NHS and happy that , even if I don't have a need to use it , others have access to use it , free .

I have had some bad experiences with the NHS, nothing is perfect. But the good experiences outweigh the bad. Both of my children were born at the amazing Princess Diana ward at heartlands hospital in birmingham. The staff were amazing they actually cared and cared about both of my children. And it didn't cost me a penny

Great video - lost count of the number of time the NHS has save me and my family - the notion about worrying about payment feels so wrong when someone is ill and needs all the help and support they can get - love the late season roses behind you, all the best, ^oo^

I've just completed a course of dental treatment with my NHS dentist : I paid, in total £282.80 for : 1 emergency (same day) appointment. This included a temporary filling and full check up. Plus 1 appointment for a back tooth filling and a temporary crown on a front tooth. Plus, 1 appointment for finishing the permanent crown and a scale and polish. I complained about the cost, but in comparison to what it would have cost in the USA, it's peanuts.

I have CF and spend at least 3months of each year in hospital. All the Doctors and Nurses who've looked after me over the years have all been wonderful. I'll need a double lung transplant soon, which will be paid for by the NHS, the only thing that saddens me is that a families loved one will have to pass to give me a chance to live.

Most dentists are part private, part NHS, although many only take a certain number NHS patients on their lists. If the list is full, you can't register as a NHS patient. You register with a dentist for NHS treatment, the same as you do with a GP.

Has anyone noticed that every American without experience of the NHS just talks about how bad it is, but every American who has actually used the NHS talks about how great it is. I am so proud that what we take for granted is such a positive experience for others that live without it.

Another great video! I hope you're back to fighting fitness now? Thank you for your kind words about the NHS. I've heard many ill informed Americans commenting about our healthcare system and how poor it is, when the reality is very different as you have kindly pointed out. Not one person in this country needs to ever worry about receiving or affording healthcare. No-one ever has to make the choice between affording essential medicines or paying rent (for instance). I'm so pleased you had such a positive experience - and outcome! - being treated by the NHS and have commented so positively. Loving your videos. It's great to see folks enjoying being here. It's such a shame that a lot of your introduction to Britain has been overshadowed by restrictions from the pandemic. Hopefully 2022 will be sooooo much better for you to get the full experience.

I am so glad you recieved good care and are now well. My own story is that I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in March 2017, was schuduled for surgery but at the pre op assessment it was discovered that i had extremely high blood pressure and low heart rate and the Echocardiogram revealed a prob with my heart - i had medication and the surgery happened in April just delayed a few weeks. UM, my heart stopped and i had to be resuscitated and instead of going home i stayed in for a few more days and received a pacemaker! i had chemotherapy and radiotherapy and my treatment was successful - how much did it cost me??? NOTHING! I am so so grateful to everyone on the team - from the surgeons to the medical staff and even the housekeeping staff who all looked after me as if i were royalty!

On HOLADAY in America with my young son who took ill . Took him to the hospital. The first thing i was asked for was insurance certificate even though my child aged 7 was very ill. He had severe infection from the flight & they gave him tablets that a horse could not swallow. Moving on back at the hotel he got way worse & the hotel got a spanish doctor who came to the hotel room who was like something out of a movie. WELL God Bless that doctor. He gave my son an injection and said he had infection from the air conditioning on the plane. He said after the injection he would sleep and then let him eat what ever he wanted the next day. AMAZING doctor ...my son was great after that. xxxx.

NHS is amazing! And really so shocking to hear that bill would be over £100,000.00. Really makes one appreciate how lucky we are in the UK. I would be interested to find work it is you do?

£100,000???!!!!!!!! My jaw literally dropped when you said that. It took me a few seconds to even register what you had said. Good Lord 😮

Thank you for your words on the NHS. I think many of my countrymen take it for granted. You seem like a you are doing a great job of being a dad. I am enjoying hearing your views.

Such a lovely family, really look forward to listening to them.

My friend, you are a decent man who has moved to another country and intergrated 100%, as an old English man i welcome anyone of any colour or creed to my country who is willing to contribute to society and just be a decent human being, all the best to you and your family

In UK we expect this level of care, we worry about things like "will I die" we never worry "can I afford It?"

I needed critical care in 2017 when I broke my back, the care i received at an extremely busy St George's hospital South London, was probably in my opinion second to none globally. There are definitely problems with our NHS, waiting times, staff shortages etc, but when your life is in danger, I doubt there's better doctors nurses or surgeons anywhere on earth. We take it for granted, but our NHS and its staff are exceptional.

Last week I had my annual dental check up, I was told I would need two small fillings today I had those fillings. It was a totally painless process using the latest technology. The check up cost £23.80 the fillings cost £41.40 thank you NHS 👍

You're never going to receive a bill. And that is the joy. NO. STRESS. Forget going home, I'd stay with the NHS.

We sometimes take the NHS for granted in the UK. It’s not until we hear about other countries health care systems we realise how good we’ve got it. Some of the best healthcare professionals from around the world come to work for the NHS, so we need to show more appreciation. Great videos on your channel 😊👍🏻

I love what you're doing bro.. much love. You're someone I can learn a lot of things from

I am a Brit in the US health care here is dreadful, if one has insurance through work ok otherwise good luck, I would move back home if I were able.

I've been in tnr UK for over 20 years and the NHS is something I love and am so proud of. X

Hope you're feeling well now - great to see you got some good care without the added worry of paying a bill.

Had to laugh when you stuck up two fingers for the number of surgeries... take care in the UK, the two finger salute (showing the back of your hand/fingers) is a bit like the single finger is in the States. 😀

There are many cases of desperately sick or injured people who have dialled 999 in the UK and 12 hours later they're still waiting for an ambulance. I've experienced some horrific experiences with ambulances not turning up with sick elderly relatives. Only once did it go as it should have. I would say you got lucky... I'm very glad you did. If you doubt what I'm saying just Google the subject especially linked to elderly people, or even better research what people are saying on Twitter about ambulances not turning up. I'm afraid the NHS in general varies a lot throughout the UK. People who often experience a good service have no knowledge of those who don't and won't accept that there are any faults in the NHS... until they experience it themselves. I hope you never do... it's a frightening situation and not something any sick person should have to suffer. I hope you stay happy and healthy!☺️

I'm only alive because of the NHS, they have saved my life 3 times. They put me back together after being hit by a bus. They saved my life when my pancreas decided to kill me. Most recently I had emergency surgery when part of my intestine tried to get me to check out early. It's a wonderful service and having experience medical systems in other countries around the world, It's probably the best. Great video Mac, glad you're healthy again. (PS - Visit Singapore and Australia if you ever get the chance)

Most dentists in the UK are free if you are on low income on tax credits, if you are 16 and under and a few other criteria that allows free dental care.

It's also worth remembering that healthcare in the US is not about looking after people. It's a business that is run for profit, so the price people pay is not just the cost of the treatment they receive. I had a relative visiting the UK who ended up having a lengthy stay in hospital, including a pretty long stint in the ICU. Thanks to the skill and care of the NHS staff, they were able to recover, and eventually travel home. However, the travel insurance company refused to pay out and we were imagining receiving a bill running into hundreds of thousands of pounds. It was nowhere near this figure. I was completely astonished. Even for those who have to pay for their treatment under the NHS, they are only charged for the care, drugs etc they receive - profit doesn't come into it. Still paying the bill off, but I think it was a blessing in disguise the illness happened when it did. I'm not sure the outcome would have been so good if the NHS hadn't taken care of everything. Forever grateful. 🙏

I'm glad that you had a good experience of the NHS and glad that you are better now. Thanks and appreciation like this really can make any NHS workers day. We honestly do try our best to provide a good service with the resources that we have. Thank you for posting this video :-)

I'm glad you were well treated and it's good to hear you appreciate the treatment you received. Take care and keep happy.

Thats how you see your taxes being used, not on military, big corporations and demagogical government (aka the good USA).

Thank you so much for reminding us Brits of the treasure we have with the NHS. You are a great family and hope you are having a great time here. God bless.

In Denmark we dial 112, and it takes around 15~20 min in the rural areas before the ambulance is arriving with paramedics and they have contact with hospital, so they can decide what threatment and what hospital you need to go too. If 112 decides that the call is seriously they send a medical car and maybe a chopper with a doctor and a paramedic and they will usually arrive one the scene before the ambulance. If it is a heartattack the 112 will contact trained heartrunners in the area and they will drop everything and they will get a defribiliator and go to the person with the heartattack and provide help until the emergency services arrives. So no one is left behind here and yes it paid by taxes.

So glad that the doctors looked after you and your health has recovered 🙏🏼. I am grateful for the emergency surgery my little DS received for appendicitis. For the delivery of two healthy kids with two difficult labours. And for the nine stitches when I cracked my head open - can’t even see a scar. Bless our NHS workers. 💗

Hi Mac, at my dentist in London I get choose to pay either via NHS or private. Plus I have dental insurance via my work benefits so that I can reclaim the money back which is usually 100%. As for emergency numbers, 999 is the world’s first emergency no introduced in 1937!

Matt, it's always good to hear your story, you sound so grounded and sincere. Today was no different, but I just feel a little happier knowing there are good people like you in the world and that your bringing your kids up to be the same. I hope you decide to make England your permanent home, but whichever country you end up in, it will be all the better for having you there.

Love your attitude to life mate. Truly inspirational. Much love brother, glad you got some good care and are back on your feet!

People in the UK knock the NHS...but they'll miss it when it's gone!! I'm training to be a nurse at the moment - I'm a VERY mature student 🙂 Wishing you and your family good health 😍😍

The NHS is a truly great institution that I am thankful for everyday. However, I recently had a chance to work for the NHS for one month. What an experience, the staff are poorly treated by the management, are poorly paid, receive no support from senior management, and it is horrendously mismanaged. Hats off to them that it all works so well given the environment they have to work in. Staff morale is at an all time low. I would never work for the NHS ever again after what I saw in that month.

And not only that but private healthcare is still available for those who can afford it and who choose to do so. I believe a government should provide at least a basic socialised healthcare service and the NHS is one of the best things about the UK in my opinion

Hope you're fully recovered now! Always love your positive videos.

A really great post. Thoroughly enjoy listening to your KZfaq posts. In the UK we do tend to take the NHS for granted, so it is really heartening for you to give the NHS such a thumbs up. Well said and all the very best to you and your family!!

Now the question is, having used it and no doubt when you were in America heard scare stories about social health care/national health care, how much would you say is bollocks and how much is true?

America's lack of heath care blows my mind. The fact that tax subsidies for research to pharmaceutical companies is OK, providing an affordable health service to everyone is frowned upon by both the media and many politicians,not only blows my mind, it worries me about the reasons why some poor people vote republican. Then I look at who spends the most on lobbying and advertising. Guess who? A little hint,.... ...... BIG PHARMA & INSURANCE COMPANIES.

Great video! I’m fortunate to have an NHS dentist. There are nominal charges but it is just £23 for emergency treatment including x rays, fillings and polishing. £65 for treatments such as extractions and root canal the top tier is £282 for more complex treatments, crowns bridges and dentures. The NHS is a wonderful system.

Very glad to have you in our country my friend

It makes sense that if you take care of societies' basic health they can be great contributors

Hope you are back to full health now 🌞

It's always interesting to hear the views of someone who has recently settled here. I'm so glad both you and your family have found it easy to settle down here. You'll get used to the weather, and find britain a very interesting place. Best Wishes to you and your family.

You are a beautiful family. I love hearing what you are up to.

You are a great credit to your family. Keep up the great work & spreading your story. We are very lucky here in the UK but unfortunately some people do not appreciate what a fabulous NHS service we have. We will fight to the end to save our NHS⭐😉 Best wishes & God Bless Sinéad, North Wembley, London xx💜🇺🇲🇮🇪🍀🇬🇧⭐💜

I'm so glad you had a positive experience with our beloved NHS I am proud of our service but it's unfortunate that we have people who take advantage of it... not you as you are here legally and fairly and pay your duties and rightfully (thankfully) received good care as a result. May you continue to be healthy! You are proof that this country can still be great! :)

Having been in both NHS care and private care overseas. I am very grateful for the NHS. One thing that shocked me the most when moving to a country with private care is the amount of people desperate for relief in medical debts. Waiting times can be longer in the UK for minor treatments but I would take that over being saddled with hundred of thousands of dollars of medical debt. Thanks for being so encouraging about my home land and keep up the good work.

So glad that you have been well looked after in the UK and hope you achieve all your aims !

the best thing abt the NHS is that when getting medical care the issue of money isn't even mentioned. it's about getting treatment, not about money. it's so amazing. I moved to the UK from Germany where they have a public/private partnership system. Its not a universal system, and not everyone gets healthcare if they can't afford it, which many people don't know. Some hospitals don't accept all insurances, like the US. And you need to show proof of insurance to get treatment, so whenever you get healthcare you have to prove you're paying in to the System. The way the NHS works where money isn't even a question is such a relief, esp for poor people who list work during covid. I love the NHS

Great video. You seem like a very wise chap! Hope you've had a good recovery 😁

You sir are a real gent. Great you got the treatment you needed and are fine and well after that. Its not easy being ill when not in your home country so am very glad it went as well as it did. Paying National Insurance in the UK is a small price to pay for the NHS. Glad you are now ticketyboo and long may it stay that way for you and your lovely family.

What a well rounded and nice chap. Happy Christmas 🎄 to you.

It always seems sad when I hear about how if your sick in the USA you have to get all your paperwork together to get treatment, it immediately conjures up the probably incorrect idea that the medical professionals only care about money not the welbeing of the patients

NHS is something most people take for granted

What a lovely video! Thanks for appreciating the NHS: so glad life in the UK is working for you. We're lucky to have people like yourself who enrich our culture with their intelligent perspectives.

Positive as always! You are very lucky to be able to enjoy the world with your beautiful family!