TREATMENT IN TODAY’S NHS
This is what treatment is like in an NHS hospital today
This is what happened to my sister in a semi-privatised, squeezed by New Labour and Margaret Thatcher, we’re so proud of our standard of excellence we are applying for Foundation Hospital status hospital
This is what happened to my sister, … Continue reading
NCIA has now heard back from all but one of the national bodies, in response to our open letter to them about the new Compact. These bodies speak on our behalf – or, in the case of Directory for Social Change, on matters that affect us. And how strange…..not a word from ACEVO. They are … Continue reading
The National Coalition for Independent Action today released an open letter to the Chief Executives of the five national bodies which have endorsed the revised National Compact, launched on December 16th. The full text of the letter reads:
“19/1/10
Dear Stephen, Debra, Stuart, Kevin and Justin,
We write this open letter to you, having been … Continue reading
2010 promises to be a year of change, upheaval and hardship. On the one hand there is the prospect of a change in government following the General Election. Although the result of the election may lead to some change in the way in which the government behaves and in its choice of priorities, in truth … Continue reading
Little Fish is a social justice organisation that supports vulnerable clients with acute needs while also campaigning on equality issues nationally. Earlier this year, Little Fish made a charity of the year-type arrangement with a commercial organisation, let’s call them Loan Sharks Ltd. Little Fish’s management were pleased to announce the sponsorship of Loan Sharks … Continue reading
Perhaps a group of young people CAN change the world for the better? Here’s a story of acting local and thinking global, initiated by a NCIA supporter.
If you have just one minute to spare, you can help them…
Watch the 60-second clip at http://www.1minutetosavetheworld.com/2009/09/stop-global-war-ming/.
If you agree with their message you can give … Continue reading
DLA and AA are under threat. You are strongly urged to sign the DLA and AA petition on the No 10 website, posted on 7 September by Peter Hand of Mencap.
And to pass this on. The petition is at http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/AttendanceA/.
So far it’s collected 3,729 signatures and is the 33rd largest petition on … Continue reading
If you can bear to visit the Mother of Parliaments, then here’s a chance to say what you think about Real Independence. And what you think about the speakers line up and venue for such an event. NCIA supporters will be going to add to the points we’ve already made to 21st Century Network
21st … Continue reading
I see the Coalition as the first step in restoring the dignity and beauty of the voluntary sector. That can only happen when we re-assert our right, our historical right, to stick two fingers up to the state and go our own way.
Jon Taylor says goodbye to the Coalition and encourages us in our … Continue reading