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August 12, 2009 4:12 pm

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UK NHSBy Alex Smith / @alexsmith1982

It seems many thousands of people are using Twitter to communicate with our transatlantic cousins, and to rebut Daniel Hannan’s ugly claims against the NHS – in the last couple of hours, #WeLoveTheNHS has become one of the top 6 trends on the global site. The hashtag is now trending at over 750 new Tweets every 5 seconds!

Here are some of the things people are saying in their Tweets:

jasuk70 RT @jamesmoran: Sorted my health troubles a few years ago,and took care of a family member’s cancer,who now has the all clear. #welovetheNHS

twistedsoup #welovethenhs because while costs are still relevant, the biggest factor in decision-making is what will make the most people well.

Indochine_UK I only waited 3 weeks for a non urgent procedure so #welovethenhs

mattmurtagh Because the alternative is barbaric #welovethenhs

Iain_Coleman You can move jobs or lose your job without worrying about losing your healthcare. #welovethenhs

bigdaddymerk Woudn’t have had my wisdom teeth yanked, would still have wonky vision, most of all I wouldn’t have survived without the NHS #welovetheNHS

iam_jrm safely delivered 3 kids for me a my wife #welovetheNHS

bradderslondon life saved three times, ongoing regular treatment and help #welovethenhs

dotjenkins My parents and brothers would be dead without the NHS #welovetheNHS

x_elx #welovetheNHS ? i dont, but im grateful it exsists; i dont have the money for health care and such.

realrelic My gran in law is 103 and is receiving superb care for a chest infection in an NHS hospital. #welovetheNHS

bryonyvk Just made use of the NHS myself, regular hospital appointment, no waiting, got prescription, all good #welovethenhs

Alison_McGovern For making sure that Dad was there for his speech at my wedding, despite cancer coming back, with the best treatment possible #welovethenhs

nixpixnix #welovetheNHS His phsyiotherapist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, educational psychologist have been provided for free.

And the responses Stateside:

pitchpipe #welovethenhs Oh gawd I love Twitter, the Brits, and their views on healthcare for everybody. Get it together Obama!

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