SOS NHS

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NHS WORKERS, CAMPAIGNS & TRADE UNIONS, TOGETHER TO SAVE OUR NHS

The NHS is facing its worst crisis ever. This is a national emergency.

In 2010, after a decade of investment, our NHS was delivering its best-ever performance: after more than a decade of austerity – despite heroic efforts by staff – it has sunk to its worst-ever. The problems were there before the pandemic but have been deepened by the continued high level of Covid infections.

We need emergency funds to save lives now.

Health and care staff are under the worst pressure ever, with full beds, huge waiting lists, staff shortages, and an insulting 3% pay offer for workers facing 7.1% inflation (and rising). Legislation is needed to protect the NHS as a publicly-run and funded service, but instead Government refuses to properly invest, while its Health and Care Bill allows greater influence from the private sector. This must change. Read our list of demands here.