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23 Mar 2013

Sacrifice or change? The NHS and health after Mid Staffs

A change of heart, procedure, policy and resources is needed to make health for all a priority in Britain, says Savitri Hensman, looking at the lessons that need to be learned from Mid Staffs and beyond.
13 Jun 2011

NHS Forum 'listening' report unlikely to assuage health service fears

The NHS Future Forum is due to submit its report on government health reforms today. But new research shows that privatisation continues apace.
15 Apr 2011

Taking tea and solidarity to your MP

On 9 June 2011 this year I am hoping to sit down for a chat with my MP. Over a cuppa and maybe a custard cream, I am going to go right to the heart of the political decision-makers to get myself heard on some issues that affect people in poor countries.
6 Apr 2011

'We will protect the gift of life', UNISON health members vow

UNISON trade union health members have unanimously condemned government plans to privatise parts of the national blood and transfusion service.
4 Apr 2011

Evidence raised over 'two-tier' health under government plans

The switch to GP-led commissioning could create a two-tier primary health care system, with some new consortia becoming lower quality providers for the poor.
16 Jul 2010

North Korea's health system on the verge of collapse

North Korea’s health care system is in a terrible state of disrepair, and aid is urgent, a new Amnesty International report has found.
4 Nov 2007

Thousands join protest to keep the NHS free

Thousands of people, including community group and trade unionists, took part in a demonstration in central London on Saturday, celebrating the National Health Service and demanding that all political parties uphold its principles of care.
9 Oct 2007

Government urged to review NHS chaplaincy in the wake of big cuts

The chaplaincy crisis in the National Health Service needs urgent ministerial attention, following new research revealed swinging cuts to the service throughout England, says a trade union group representing multi-faith chaplains.

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