It could all end in tiers – Privatisation of our NHS

The new Government white paper contains some radical proposals that most people will find unpalatable once they understand the medium and long term implications.

We will be using the pages on this website to illustrate the damage that will be caused if this white paper is not challenged in Parliament.

To begin with, you can click here to watch a video that explains the inevitable loss of our NHS to the private sector.

The concept of privatisation might seem attractive to some, such as shareholders and the privileged minority, but for the vast majority of people it could mean a diminished and disjointed service.

Click here to see a press release from the Dept of Health, dated 12 July 2010

Click here to see some poignant comments about the White Paper

Click here to see Rich Moth’s article on this subject.

Click here to view our leaflet about the White paper.

Click here to see the National Pensioners’ briefing paper on the White Paper

Click here to see a National Petition against the White Paper. You are encouraged to print this off and collect signatures from friends, colleagues and neighbours

Click here to see Haringey council’s comments on the White paper

Click here to see Ten good reasons to fight the White Paper

Recent articles in National Press

Healthcare Republic, 04-Oct-2010 Burnham appeals for GP commissioning pilots and for PCTs to stay

Health Policy Insight, 04-Oct-2010 Editor’s blog Monday 4 October 2010: Conservative activists put Liberatin’ Lansley at Number 10

The Mirror, 02-Oct-2010 NHS reforms branded potentially dangerous by experts

The Guardian, 01-Oct-2010 Health secretary rebuts Labour criticisms over NHS plans

The Guardian 01-Oct-2010 NHS reform is a ’slash-and-burn approach’, says doctors’ union

The Independent 01-Oct-2010 BMA warns against ’slash and burn’ health reforms

BBC News 01-Oct-2010 NHS reform plans will strengthen NHS, says government

Red Pepper, 30-Sep-2010 Vital resistance (This article includes a reference to the Whittington campaign).

Pulse, 21-Sep-2010 GPC dissenters block Lansley support

Pulse, 08-Sep-2010 Lansley claims GPs’ full backing for commissioning plans

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