If you could live anywhere in UK, where would it be?

[filsgreen]

Jersey is fine Wizer, you just get Island crazy now and again . At least on the mainland you can get out and about. To get to France or the UK with a car costs roughly £250, so inhibits the amount of times you can get away.

Phil

 

[devonwoody]

Thoroughly recommend Paignton , Devon.
Dialed 999 last night at 10.30pm and asked for an ambulance they took details of address to call and other details and before I got fully dressed the paramedics were at the door. (I reckon under ten minutes)
Nothing to serious fortunately, the wife had some heart/blood pressure problems, she was back home again 4 hours later, even A & E only had 3 patients and were desparate for work I reckon.

Not many places can get a response that quick.

 

[Vormulac]

That is impressive DW, but credit where it's due, when I had a heart scare earlier in the year there was a rapid response medic at the front door before my other half had put the phone down on the 999 call! The full ambulance arrived about 2 minutes after that, and this is a busy West London borough.

 

[Digit]

The clue there V is that fact that it is London, I waited over 20 minutes, well outside the 'Target' time and no, I am not complaining. Anybody giving our local service an 8 minute target time is a total fool! They should try working there way around some of these country lanes at night, no street lights, no road signs, not even a made up surface in some places.
They do a first class job under the circumstances.

Roy.

 

[Vormulac]

DW thankfully got his ambulance response in nice quick time somewhere reasonably quiet and where the hospital was practically deserted, I was particularly impressed with the service I received as the roads are always congested around us and the hospital service is horribly stretched at all times. I thought it was brilliant and the guys (and lady) who came to my aid were absolutely fantastic. Living in or around London doesn't guarentee a superior service to anywhere else in the country, just a busier one!
You're absolutely right, I don't have the words to express my admiration and respect for those in the medical profession, especially those who tackle the thankless and often dangerous front line such as rapid response paramedics and ambulance crews.

 

[devonwoody]

So what I am trying to say is, choosing any area this sort of response time needs to be taken into the equation.

 

[Vormulac]

That sounds like a fair consideration - I must be honest, it's not a factor I had ever thought of before.

 

[Digit]

Yes DW, but my complaint is that my area is geographically large and the service's failure to achieve the approved percentage of arrivals within the target has caused problems with central government.
The service achieves the target in the built up areas but doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of achieving it here.
The service now stations ambulances at strategic points around the county rather than at ambulance stations in an attempt to reduce response time. This reduces the response time on most occasions but can increase the time if the ambulance moves off station to take a patient to hospital for example.

Roy.

 

[Losos]

Roy,

I think some of these government statisticians must live in a dream world. Of course it's going to take longer to get to someone who lives right out in the sticks. TBH I'm looking at lots of different areas in the UK but all of them rural, as long as it has BB that's the only criteria. I value the peace and quiet more than almost anything and I only want there to be some doctor and hospital services in a 25 mile radius. I am not really too bothered about the 'what ifs' when it comes to medical emergancies.

 

[Losos]

So what I am trying to say is, choosing any area this sort of response time needs to be taken into the equation.

I will be taking it into consideration but it's not my top requirement.

 

[Digit]

I will be taking it into consideration but it's not my top requirement.

Mine neither mate. I knew what I was doing when I moved here, you pays yer money etc.
My father lived on the outskirts of South Molton, Devon, and died of a heart attack, had he lived in Brum the medics might have got to him in time, but he made his choice, he new about his heart and he was a happy man.

Roy.

 

[doorboy]

Although I don't live in the UK, I do live about 70 miles from Dublin, (TX--where they make Dr Pepper.) Edinburg is on the Mexican border--yes, that's how we spell it. And Stratford is only about 500 miles away around the Oklahoma state line.
I have visited the Highlands though and I couldn't imagine a lovelier place on earth. In fact my daughter would like nothing better than to run a pub in some remote village around there.
The Highlands remind me of my own Texas in that they both share a remarkable history and the 'natives' both have a proud heritage.
I look forward to returning.

 

[Hitch]

Lots of people liking the South West 8)

I live in a village a few mins from the A303 in South Somerset (Nr Wincanton for anyone that knows)

Grew up here, then moved to another town in SS fior a few years.

Then we moved to Plymouth, i wasnt that keen at first, spent just over 3 years there. Then moved back here. I didnt think id miss Plymouth as much as I do.

As far as Citys go, its relativly quiet, most people are friendly aswell.
But still has everything you want within a few miles, shops, bars... Always something to do, especially in the Summer.
It has its downsides, but where doesnt!
As somepeople describe it, 'the biggest village in England'

 

[Routermonster]

We live in a nice part of the country; Worcester is a nice city - not unlike Exeter where we used to live a few years ago when our girls were of school age. And we've got the Malvern Hills nearby, plus the whole of Herefordshire and mid-Wales to explore, most of which is quiet and with beautiful scenery. The only downside is the daily commute along the M5 and M42!

We're very fortunate really. But I still miss Exeter, Devon and Cornwall. Having lived in the bustling Midlands prior to moving to Exeter (I used to drive along the M6 daily :evil: ), we were struck by the more relaxed pace of life, and the place never seemed crowded even during the tourist season.

So it's another vote for Devon.

Les

 

[TrimTheKing]

Hey Losos

I'm not sure whether this counts under the forum rules about selling, but I just happen to have my house for sale :wink:

It is a converted barn, 3 bedrooms, 20-25 mins from Manchester, same from Liverpool but in the middle of a couple of hundred acres of farmland. And better still, I am only moving about 200 metres away so my workshop will still be close by for woody sessions :wink:

Let me know if you're interested.... :lol:

Cheers

Mark

 

[devonwoody]

Best of luck to you trim the king, I cant see anything wrong in telling us you have your house for sale, (as long as you dont have a different one every week )

 

[Rich]

Did anyone see that programme last night whereby it showed that certain NHS trusts had put the ambulance service out to private contractors? I was shocked to say the least, this can't be the right way to use taxpayers money.

Rich.

 

[Losos]

I'm not sure whether this counts under the forum rules about selling, but I just happen to have my house for sale :wink:

Cheers

Mark

Thanks Mark, have sent you a PM

 

[Digit]

I saw it Rich. That driver shouldn't be allowed behind a supermarket trolley, never mind ferrying kids about.

Roy.

 

[Losos]

So it's another vote for Devon.
Les

Yes, Devon seems to be popular with us woodies but I must say that I was surprised at some prices which seemed to be more in line with the home counties :lol: (Maybe I'm not up to speed on 'home county' prices nowadays :lol: )