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They actually listened and dropped the bill so I really hope we can breathe a sigh of relief now. My hands are still shaking a bit because I honestly thought they would just ignore us forever but look at that I guess persistence pays off even when things feel completely …

April 4, 2011

Petition to demand that MPs oppose the Health and Social Care Bill

Petition to demand that MPs oppose the Health and Social Care Bill

🏆 Won — 113 supporters Verified

Final supporters

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jane g.
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Deborah K.
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Jackie W.
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steve l.
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Kelly H.
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vanessa w.
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Drew C.
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Chris J.
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Started by Anonymous 15 years, 6 months ago
We, the undersigned, request that MPs from all political persuasions oppose the new Health and Social Care bill which passes the responsibility for commissioning services to GPs, reduces accountability and establishes the principle of 'any willing provider'. If passed, this legislation is counter to the core priniciples of the National Health Service which establishes that all citizens of this country have an equal right and access to high quality health care, free at the point of delivery.

Updates

March 8, 2011

I honestly cannot believe how many people are jumping on board this right now because it really feels like the momentum is actually starting to shift toward something meaningful. It is giving me so much hope that we might actually be able to make these people listen for once.

Reached 100 supporters

March 8, 2011

6 Comments

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Linda Werner
15 years ago Featured

Hands off our health service. My family rely on it and this bill is clearly just a way to make someone rich at our expense.

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Robert Cooper
15 years ago Featured

Bad news for everyone. Sort it out.

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Chloe Cooper
15 years ago Featured

Please listen to the doctors who are actually against this. Why are they trying to break what isnt even broken?

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Mark Shepherd
15 years ago Featured

Total madness. Keep it public and keep it accountable. We dont want an american style system here.

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Dave Wong
15 years ago Featured

GP's should be focusing on patients not running a business. This is a massive mistake.

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Sarah Ingram
15 years ago Featured

The NHS is not for sale! Stop these privatisation plans before it is too late for all of us.