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Midlands Patient Leaves NHS, Moves to Bulgaria for Faster Care

7/12/2026

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Angie, a Midlands resident with ME and thyroid disease, says Bulgarian doctors charge a fee and give quick appointments, which she finds more responsive than the NHS.
She is preparing to move to Bulgaria for that care.
Angie criticizes the NHS for free care that does not improve chronic-patient outcomes.
A 2025 National Voices study found 37% of long-term patients felt unsupported by the NHS, versus 16% without chronic conditions.

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Story summary

Angie, a Midlands resident with ME and thyroid disease, says Bulgarian doctors charge a fee and give quick appointments, which she finds more responsive than the NHS.
She is preparing to move to Bulgaria for that care.
Angie criticizes the NHS for free care that does not improve chronic-patient outcomes.
A 2025 National Voices study found 37% of long-term patients felt unsupported by the NHS, versus 16% without chronic conditions.