Blue light

[Haraka]

Seems to be blanked out here ( Retired Service Expat on the shores of the Indian Ocean)

[teeteringhead]

Got my Blue Light Card in the post today - a mere two weeks after it was sent! Not bad considering the time of year and industrial (in)action.

Haven't tried it yet....... (at home with a stinking cold....)

[Just This Once...]

Originally Posted by Chugalug2

Thanks for the info beardy. What sort of system is that though? Every Walt could do the same (and no doubt already has). No wonder the NHS is as dysfunctional as it is.

I found the NHS / GP to be the only organisation that was aware of my service as the RAF provided all my med records to them about 18 months after I left. Every ECG, annual medical, op deployment, incident & accident and every single medication dispensed over my 30 years. The GP surgery seemed very keen to have this proof of service as they get a bit more money for every veteran on their books, plus access to other resources.

[Chugalug2]

Originally Posted by mabmac

Quick update. After a month of correspondence with the Defence Discount help team, the code VETGATEWAY19 has now worked and the website is now showing me as having a card. I will now wait for the card to arrive by post. Although it is promised to arrive within 14 days, I am cognisant of the postal strikes so anticipate that it is likely to take longer.

MM, thanks for the update. I applied the code to my application and was thanked for the payment instead of receiving an irritated and repeated demand for it! Definitely an improvement on before. So, a sit on your hands time now with postal strikes and public holidays abounding and not a time for impatience. Nevertheless an unexpected Christmas pressie from my old and benevolent employer (tugs forelock). Gawd bless yer gov, yer a toff and no mistake!