"JWL" <john@CATlodgings@fsnet.co.unitedkingdom> wrote in message 
news:7xHGg.567546$tQ4.221094@fe01.news.easynews.com...
>I work for a 'uniformed public service' (not the Fire Brigade) that 
>necessitates a certain level of physical fitness.  Each year that level is 
>tested and both gym facilities and time are allocated to ensure I can 
>maintain the necessary standard.
>
> While using the 'company' gym I suffered a hernia yet my 'company' has no 
> secondary medical care facilities.  The accident happened in Feb, my first 
> NHS consultation was in June and they won't fix me until November at the 
> earliest.
>
> How does the National Fire Service operate?  I assume that they have 
> regular fitness tests to pass and I also assume that they have their own 
> gyms.  What happens however when they are injured in the course of their 
> daily duties and their injury requires hospitalisation?  Is there a 
> blanket Health Insurance for the Fire Service or is it a case of relying 
> on the NHS and remaining sick while they wait?
>
> Sorry to be vauge - I don't want to show my hand at the moment.
>
> John
>
> Put the CAT out to reply

Same as Katyjane said. We are no better off than you by the sounds of 
things.
Marty

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