Well that is bull, the UK is the 6th largest in the world for further education. I had a heart issue, into hospital straight away, sorted and on my way a week later, excellent aftercare as well, all free. As to the pension, I presume you did your homework before leaving the UK so it was no surprise to find it frozen, it is general knowledge, seems you want your cake (see LBFM) and eat it. I live in both Countries and there are good points and bad for both.
As an aside I find it amusing that all these expats bang on about immigration to the UK whilst having the same status in Thailand. I am sure of course all European, British and American expats are models of good behaviour!