Taking to Twitter yesterday, the 42-year-old claimed Britons are often forced to wait hours for urgent medical care.
In view of his 111,400 followers, Daniel retweeted a post shared by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, which read: “We are sending new ambulances, fire engines and funding for health experts to help the Ukrainian people deliver vital healthcare and save lives.
“The UK is helping to strengthen Ukraine’s capability to make sure Putin’s brutal invasion fails.”
The Coronation Street actor took the opportunity to react to the message.
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Daniel penned: “Yet the people in the UK wait hours…?
“Last week my grandmother had a stroke. Told it could be several hours before an ambulance arrives…”
His comments sparked conversation as social media users reacted to his tweet.
Twitter user, Dizzy Gem said: “But the ambulance/A&E wait times is most likely about being understaffed & not about the vehicles. I hope your grandmother is ok. Also, I don’t disagree with helping out a war-torn country.”
Karen Baldeck remarked: “Apparently it’s been an issue for the last 30 years so further funding cuts in social care means the bedblocking gets worse, hence queues at A&E. Oh and less money, beds, staff & ambulances in the NHS.”
Janet said: “What is going on with the NHS. Getting an appointment with the doctor is a nightmare. I hope your Nan is on the road to recovery. Best wishes.”
Daniel’s comments come after Boris announced new ambulances, fire engines, funding for health experts and life-saving medical supplies are being donated to Ukraine as part of the UK’s continued steadfast solidarity with the country.
There have been more than 130 attacks on healthcare facilities since the invasion and the United Nations (UN) has recorded around 4,800 civilian casualties.
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More than 100 fire stations and 250 fire engines have been destroyed in Ukraine.
The UK is also donating £300,000 worth of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies to UK-Med – a charity which could support a hospital in Ukraine for up to six weeks.
Mr Johnson said: “We have all been appalled by the abhorrent images of hospitals deliberately targeted by Russia since the invasion began over two months ago.
“The new ambulances, fire engines and funding for health experts announced today will better equip the Ukrainian people to deliver vital health care and save lives.