On 6 February 2016 at least 7,000 hospital doctors assembled in London and marched to Downing Street. BBC News did, albeit briefly, report upon the event, but for some reason, the footage shown was shot after the protester’s very dignified “silent protest” at the end of the march, by which point, only a few stewards remained. […]
Tag: #JuniorDoctors
KOSHH Supports the Junior Doctors
KOSHH members were out in force to show our support for St Helier Hospital’s Junior Doctors in the picket line, on the day of industrial action. Despite the very cold weather, there was an excellent turnout, far in excess of anything shown on the media, as you can see from the pictures below. Our view is that […]
Hang your head in shame Mr Hunt…
The local Guardian have run a story on the #JuniorDoctors strike planned to take place on the 2nd of December. KOSHH have already stated their support for the #JuniorDoctors in their proposed industrial action (see here). The article contains a quote from Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt as follows: “It is regrettable that junior doctors have […]
KOSHH Supports the #JuniorDoctors decision to take industrial action.
Junior Doctors have voted overwhelmingly in support of industrial action. Because of the way in which this has been handled by Jeremy Hunt, the junior doctors were left with no option but to take this step, and KOSHH fully support their decision. We think that this speaks volumes about how this government is mistreating the […]
The connection between the junior doctors’ contract and the American corporate takeover of the NHS
The connection between the junior doctors’ contract and the American corporate takeover of the NHS Dr Bob Gill (@DrBobGill) explains the unreported and sinister drive behind the push for changing junior doctors’ contracts. What is going on right now? The latest assault on the NHS involves the imposition of a new contract for junior […]
BMA Announce Dates for industrial action
The BMA (British Medical Association) have announced, subject to the result of the ballot which is currently ongoing, and will close on the 18th of November 2015, the dates for industrial action will be as follows: Emergency care only — from 8am, Tuesday 1 Dec to 8am Wednesday 2 Dec Full walk out — from […]