@Rocknrollhobo@mrjamesob Yes give him a chance. Even my partners parents (who have always voted right-wing) agree that the winter fuel payment should not be given to all just those that need it most.
I just signed the petition calling on the next government to back NHS England's plan to hire more permanent NHS staff, instead of wasting taxpayer's money on private agencies. Will you join me? https://t.co/mehs8Xfnub
On 5th July 2024 the NHS will be 76 years old. The same day the results of the next general election will be announced.
You only have to look at the utter disgraceful scenes in A&Es, to realise that its founding promises of being there for everyone, rich or poor, from cradle to grave, no longer stand.
Whether the NHS survives for another 76 years depends on us, as voters, ensuring our politicians prioritise saving the NHS.
As Nye Bevan said, “the NHS will only survive if there are the folk with the faith to fight for it”. This general election must be a fight to save the NHS.
Exhausted, burntout doctors cannot provide the high quality care our patients deserve.
This matters to me as a doctor,
But it should also matter to you as a patient.
#GeneralElection@DoctorsDistress
1 in 10 of us face a 3 week wait for a GP appointment. With hundreds of GPs facing closure wait times could get even higher. The Government need a proper plan to save GPs from closure. Agree? Join me today & sign the petition: https://t.co/zJM5KmFjey via @38degrees
I have just finished another set of incredibly difficult weekend nights as the A&E consultant incharge.
Some thoughts:
The NHS no longer provides unscheduled care - we provide treatment. Care is with dignity - that's impossible for our patients in corridors.
The model of acute care is not working or sustainable. We need a completely different approach - with long term investment in prevention and community care
111 need to change risk thresholds as far too many come to a&e when they don't need to.
There needs to be alternative pathways to get care overnight for those who don't have accidents or emergencies. A&E shouldn't be anything and everything
Staff are broke - supporting staff is just as vital as looking after patients
This government have totally decimated our the NHS. They are the ones who should be apologising to our patients not our staff.
Hundreds are dying each week because of lack of hospital capacity and corridor care in a&e, yet it's not on the news and no public uproar. As staff and patients we have accepted the unacceptable.
Everyone needs to know the reality of what is happening - so that politicians offer a different solution and patients get the care they deserve. Sadly most of the public have no idea of what is genuinely going on.
And finally, a post night fry up is the best antidote for the stresses of the weekend. Goodnight!