Letter to the editor: We'd still pay into the NHS and I bet other pensioners would too
THE letter from Stephanie Vincent (December 24) suggesting that there should be a voluntary contribution box in hospitals is a good idea but it does not go far enough.
I am a pensioner and have not paid NI for some years, but I can afford to make an additional voluntary contribution to the NHS.
I am sure that there are many others in the same position. The government could put in place a scheme to enable this perhaps using the State Pension Scheme.
People of my age have always regarded the NHS as a wonderful privilege and would like to contribute if they can. We were brought up to give when we could and so that we can benefit when needed.
VICTOR TAYLOR
Stonehayes, Milton Keynes
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