65th Anniversary of the NHS

"The NHS will last as long as there are folk left with the faith to fight for it" Bevan, 1948.

 

Sign the giant NHS birthday card on  the 65th anniversary of the NHS at the street stall near Three Cooks bakery in the town centre this Friday, 5th July 10.30 - 2.30.

 

Rebecca Blake, Labour's Parliamentary Spokesperson said "After 65 years of the NHS it now faces unprecedented demand, A&E waiting times are at a nine year high and nationally 4000 nurses have been laid off.  I'm reminded of Bevan's words in 1948 when the then Labour Government created the NHS.  "The NHS will last as long as there are folk left with the faith to fight for it".

"We could be forgiven for taking our NHS for granted, however with A&E and maternity services currently under threat at the Alex, we certainly don't in Redditch.

"I am fearful for the future of our NHS and we have to fight for it.  I welcome people to come and back the NHS this Friday on the 65th anniversary by signing the giant NHS birthday card.  Not only is this a show of support for the service we receive as patients, but it's a show of support for the NHS staff".

 

 

Thanks to Harry and Kara, two of the helpers who have made the giant NHS birthday card.