The National Health Service we all depend upon could soon be just a fond memory, if its place is taken by a profit based health- market, where only money talks.
The Government’s new plans for the NHS could spell the end of its precious, pioneering ‘free for all at the point of need’ principle. It could be turned into a profit-driven free-for-all in the very worst sense.
New legislation means that NHS managers are being pressed to order services from profit-making private providers, costing us extra money, at the expense of genuine healthcare.
Action we need to take. By persuading these managers to adopt safeguards that will protect our health services from ambitious corporations for whom cost comes before care.
What we must do – Encourage the new managers – known as Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) – to adopt two safety clauses that have been drawn up by lawyers for the national campaigning group, 38 Degrees.
Important we act now. – Because your local CCG is currently finalising plans that could completely change the way it delivers its service.
Please see my previous post on the Clinical Commissioning Groups, which are making decisions as I type.
And please locate or form a local group now and for starters request a meeting as well as organising local campaign groups. It is not too late.
Ivor Timson 