cmenow

Finger trouble!

I am married to a former Nurse and yes, you have full medical cover at any Govermment hospital. I have used the service occasionally and it's fine, although if I had any life threatening conditions I would opt o return to Europe if possible.

Like others have said, your speed problems are due to the crap infrastructue here, a VPN will not help. However, if you wish to view content (eg BBC iPlayer etc) that is restricted to its home country, then a VPN is ideal. If you are using Windows there is no need to change anything on your PC or Router, just install the VPN software and select which country you wish to be connected via and off you go. I use Private Internet Access, a US company (I think) and am very happy with them. Most Firms will give you the option of paying just for a month so that you can make sure that you are happy before commiting to a yearly and thus much cheaper package.

I did initilly try some of the free options around but they were no good for the long term.