THE NHS CONNECTION

Why are so many folk
On too long waiting lists
And why don’t ambulances come?
Why are there not enough
Nurses now working,
And why do the doctors look glum?
Could it be down to those who, though in power,
Simply do not have a clue?

We must retain the
NHS Connection
The doctors and nurses and you.

Today the NHS
Struggles to cope with
All that it’s asked to do
Still though it every day
Cares for the poorly
Though it is staffed by too few
But it’s still amazing, still worthy of praising
Give it the credit it’s due

We must retain the
NHS Connection
The doctors and nurses and you.

All of us under its care
To lose it would surely be tragic!

So then come gather round
All who desire
The NHS should remain
‘Care that is free at the
Point that it’s needed’
Let that be our refrain
Some say the answer lies in private healthcare
But I know they’re wrong, it’s not true

We must retain the
NHS Connection
The doctors and nurses and you.

Da-da-da-dee-da-da dum
Da-da-da-da-dee-da-da-doo


Kermit wasn’t available when this was recorded so I donned my most appropriately coloured jumper and stepped in at the last minute to take his place. Turns out it isn’t easy being green!

For other medically themed songs for which I take full responsibility, follow the links below. Audio versions are available for those marked with an asterisk. There are others, but these are the least worst!

We’ve got a brand new GP Vacancy*

GP, GP, We’re so in need of you*

Baggy White Coats*

East Quay Medical Conte Madness*

Working in a Healthcare Hinterland*

What A Wonderful Job This Can Be*

The Wild GP*

GP Kicks*

A Hard Year For Us All*

Author: Peteaird

Nothing particularly interesting to say about myself other than after 27 years working as a GP, I was delighted, at the start of December 2023, to start work as the South West Regional Representative of the Slavic Gospel Association (SGA). You can read about what they do at sga.org.uk. I am also an avid Somerset County Cricket Club supporter and a poor example of a Christian who likes to put finger to keyboard from time to time and who is foolish enough to think that someone out there might be interested enough to read what I've written. Some of these blogs have grown over time and some portions of earlier blogs reappear in slightly different forms in later blogs. I apologise for the repetition. If you are involved in a church in the southwest of England and would like to hear more of SGA’s work, do get in touch. I’d love to come and talk a little, or even a lot, about what they get up to!.

2 thoughts on “THE NHS CONNECTION”

  1. Dear Doctor,Your musings are brilliant Sir, and I have no doubt that should you ever give up medicine,  there’s a place as either a journalist or a public speaker, for you.Oh how I wish I lived in Bridgwater and had you as my GP.  Not only would I be able to see a good doctor, I’d not have to travel 200+ miles each year for carnival or even further to The County Ground.Your writing cheers me up even though the content is often quite serious, thank you.God BlessJayneSent from my Galaxy

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