Category Archives: health

“Fighting the brutality of Cameron’s Big Society”

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

In a speech to delegates at UNISON’s National Conference, the union’s General Secretary, Dave Prentis, called all members to arms. “…let us remember who we are fighting. No one in this hall is the enemy. Let’s turn our fire where … Continue reading →

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Southern Cross Crisis hits Carmarthenshire

Posted on June 4, 2011 by admin

“HUNDREDS of elderly care home residents face uncertain futures as the country’s biggest provider struggles to stay afloat. Southern Cross is responsible for eight homes in South West Wales including Llys Newydd in Ammanford and Llys-y-Coed in Llanelli. Last month … Continue reading →

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NHS cuts in Wales still the deepest….just less

Posted on May 28, 2011 by admin

An economist has apologised to the Welsh Government for an error over figures about cuts in health spending. At  8.3% rather than a reported figure of nearly 11%, these are still the deepest NHS cuts in the UK. BBC Wales News. … Continue reading →

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Save the NHS: SIGN THE PETITION BY TUESDAY!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

Right now, the government is pushing through changes to our health service which could spell the end of the NHS as we know it. Meanwhile, a funding squeeze means wards are closing and doctors and nurses are being laid off. Add your … Continue reading →

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Wales faces deepest NHS cuts in UK

Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin

Wales will be hit by bigger NHS cuts than the rest of the UK, according to a leading health think tank’s economist. BBC Wales News. http://bbc.in/mt7IFx

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