Feb 8, 2018 About That "Really Bad and Non-Personal Medical Care" Doctors still make house calls here. In the center of London, not just in small country towns. That’s how bad, broken and behind-the-times the National Health Service is. I’m an American citizen living in London as a permanent UK resident. When I go to my local health clinic’s website or call to book an appointment, I have the option of requesting a standard doctor’s appointment (same-day if I need it) or a home visit. Home visits are for the elderly and others who are too weak or ill to travel. A few weeks ago we had an unexpected home visit by a doctor in the middle of the night. At around 2:30 a.m., the doorbell awoke us with a loud buzz. Startled, I went to the intercom to ask who was there. Figuring this would deflect any burglar or drunkard on the street, I didn’t expect a reply. “Hello, this is Doctor ___ [I can’t recall his name]. I’m here to see Mr. David ___.” My husband David was ...