Thread (1/11)
This thread explains the assault the UK government is mounting on the NHS: its historical roots, its recent manifestations and the plans for the future.
Most importantly, it explains what we need to do to prevent the assault succeeding.
99-percent.org/three-risks-to…
This thread explains the assault the UK government is mounting on the NHS: its historical roots, its recent manifestations and the plans for the future.
Most importantly, it explains what we need to do to prevent the assault succeeding.
99-percent.org/three-risks-to…
(2/11)
If you can't believe that any UK government would think "healthcare for the bulk of the population could be shifted from the state to privately owned and run medical facilities" make sure you read the cabinet paper at the end of this article.
99-percent.org/what-is-the-ma…
If you can't believe that any UK government would think "healthcare for the bulk of the population could be shifted from the state to privately owned and run medical facilities" make sure you read the cabinet paper at the end of this article.
99-percent.org/what-is-the-ma…
(3/11)
Over the last decade, the assault has been waged largely by economic means – starving the NHS of funds so that it increasingly struggles to perform.
99-percent.org/crisis-what-cr…
Over the last decade, the assault has been waged largely by economic means – starving the NHS of funds so that it increasingly struggles to perform.
99-percent.org/crisis-what-cr…
(4/11)
This assault was – like the rest of the UK’s damaging austerity programme – justified on the basis of the ‘state of government finances.’
As is becoming more widely understood this justification was always entirely specious.
99-percent.org/austerity-why-…
This assault was – like the rest of the UK’s damaging austerity programme – justified on the basis of the ‘state of government finances.’
As is becoming more widely understood this justification was always entirely specious.
99-percent.org/austerity-why-…
(5/11)
More recently, despite the obvious long-term underpayment of NHS staff, the government has declared that now is not the time to raise their pay even in line with – let alone above – inflation.
99-percent.org/who-are-the-hi…
More recently, despite the obvious long-term underpayment of NHS staff, the government has declared that now is not the time to raise their pay even in line with – let alone above – inflation.
99-percent.org/who-are-the-hi…
(6/11)
And in a highly suspicious approach to pandemic procurement, the government spent £billions of taxpayers’ money on private sector suppliers with no expertise (but strong links to the party) often in return for no usable products.
99-percent.org/money-for-noth…
And in a highly suspicious approach to pandemic procurement, the government spent £billions of taxpayers’ money on private sector suppliers with no expertise (but strong links to the party) often in return for no usable products.
99-percent.org/money-for-noth…
(7/11)
The government largely side-lined the NHS in constructing its failing test & trace system – costing an unbelievable £37 billion – and nevertheless has branded it as “NHS test & trace.” A move certain to raise frustration with the real NHS
99-percent.org/whats-in-a-nam…
The government largely side-lined the NHS in constructing its failing test & trace system – costing an unbelievable £37 billion – and nevertheless has branded it as “NHS test & trace.” A move certain to raise frustration with the real NHS
99-percent.org/whats-in-a-nam…
(8/11)
Now the government is stepping-up its attack. The White Paper and the Queen’s speech highlight further plans to ‘reform’ – i.e. shift into private hands – the NHS. We may end up with a system like the US: the worst in the developed world.
99-percent.org/thick-or-thin/
Now the government is stepping-up its attack. The White Paper and the Queen’s speech highlight further plans to ‘reform’ – i.e. shift into private hands – the NHS. We may end up with a system like the US: the worst in the developed world.
99-percent.org/thick-or-thin/
(9/11)
Most imminently, the government plans to give away hugely valuable and highly confidential patient information to private sector companies. If you do not want your information shared, you have only until June 23 to act!
99-percent.org/how-open-do-yo…
Most imminently, the government plans to give away hugely valuable and highly confidential patient information to private sector companies. If you do not want your information shared, you have only until June 23 to act!
99-percent.org/how-open-do-yo…
(10/11)
The NHS is a vital part of the post-war social contract. Once it is gone, we may never get it back. Now is the time to take these threats seriously.
99-percent.org/five-actions-t…
The NHS is a vital part of the post-war social contract. Once it is gone, we may never get it back. Now is the time to take these threats seriously.
99-percent.org/five-actions-t…
(11/11)
The @99organisation and the @NHAparty have jointly initiated a project to help protect the NHS. Let us know if you would like to lend a hand.
99-percent.org/projects/helpi…
The @99organisation and the @NHAparty have jointly initiated a project to help protect the NHS. Let us know if you would like to lend a hand.
99-percent.org/projects/helpi…
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