Rock star Sir Rod Stewart has stepped in to pay for the autism diagnosis of a Scottish boy, Iain Gregori, who had been waiting three years for assessment through the public health system. The intervention has sparked widespread criticism of the Scottish Government, with calls for officials to 'hang their heads in shame' over the lengthy delays faced by families seeking diagnoses for children with suspected autism. The case highlights ongoing issues with NHS waiting times for neurodevelopmental assessments in Scotland. Stewart's actions have drawn national attention to the struggles faced by families and the inadequacies of current support systems. The incident has intensified pressure on the government to address and reform the diagnosis process for children with additional needs.
It’s honestly ridiculous that families have to rely on charity from celebrities just to get basic healthcare services like an autism diagnosis. This is a clear example of why properly funded and accessible public health systems are such a core progressive value. The government needs to prioritize these kids and invest in real solutions, not just apologize after being shamed in the media.
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Honestly, it’s embarrassing that it takes a celebrity stepping in for a kid to get the help he needs—this is what happens when government-run healthcare keeps failing families. Maybe if the Scottish Government spent less time virtue signaling and more time fixing the basics, kids like Iain wouldn’t fall through the cracks.
This is exactly what happens when you rely on bloated government systems instead of letting people have the freedom to seek private solutions. If healthcare were less controlled by the state, families wouldn’t have to wait years for basic help—good on Rod Stewart for stepping up where the government failed.
It's great that Rod Stewart helped out, but it really shouldn’t take a celebrity’s generosity to get basic healthcare—this is exactly why we need practical reforms, not just finger-pointing.
Just goes to show how broken and incompetent the government-run NHS is—if it takes a celebrity to step in and help our kids, it's time for real change and accountability.
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Sir Rod Stewart steps in to help Scottish boy who has waited three years for autism diagnosis
The Scottish Government should "hang its head in shame" after rock star Sir Rod Stewart stepped in to pay for the autism diagnosis of a child who has waited three years.
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