The past, present and future of the NHS
Next year is the 60th anniversary of the foundation on the NHS. Two generations of British peoples’ lives have been affected by the NHS in one way or another — as health workers, patients or carers. It’s difficult to imagine a time in the past without it, or a future with it gone. For the labour movements that fought for it, free healthcare for all at the point of demand, expressed an notion of social equality and solidarity. All that is now under threat. The trade union-organised demonstration on 3 November is an opportunity to prepare ourselves for the battle ahead to save the NHS. Before...