@generica
although much is due to a lack of resources and unwillingness of British citizens and govt to see taxes correctly allocated to the NHS (or only to treat the patients *they* feel are "worthy") - so resources are clearly prioritised towards the "deserving older patients"..
(I work in IT / building services maintenance for a company providing care for elderly/long term patients (part NHS funded) so see a lot of what happens at first hand (at least for top end of age group))
