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We must do more than clap for our migrant carers

April 20, 2020 by Mark Lazarowicz Leave a Comment

‘And wouldn’t it be a really effective way for the government to show its gratitude to migrant health workers to do more than just ‘clap for the NHS’ but to waive that immigration health surcharge at least for those migrant workers who are playing such a vital role in the NHS and other public services, risking their lives, at this time of crisis?’

Save our NHS before it’s too late

February 17, 2017 by Pat Sutherland 1 Comment

Close up of hands holding stethoscope: CC BY-NC 2.0

Almost 70 years old, the NHS has saved countless millions of lives, now it’s up to us to keep our NHS alive. Pat Sutherland makes a robust and moving case for action.

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