Oxfordshire - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any particular health concerns? What is the quality of available medical care? What medical conditions typically require medical evacuation?
Upper respiratory infections due to the damp air. Medical care here is so-so. Be prepared to fight for what you think you need. The medical system here is so overloaded that only the most urgent cases get the serious attention they need. We had two major experiences with the medical care here. One of our children was born here. We chose to go with private medical care for that and had a pretty good experience but they are totally hands off when it comes to labor. However, there is a great post-natal support system. One of our children also broke a bone while here. She did get the treatment she needed but every ER visit and follow-up visit was a test of patience persistence. Long waits and distracted staff was a bit diconcerting. - Nov 2011
