We always welcome a Letter to the Editor to share with our readers – unsurprisingly they don’t always reflect the views of this publication. If you have something you’d like to share, get in touch and of course, your considered comments are welcome below. This open letter from Mark Lansbury, Newchurch to Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Andrew Turner. Ed
Dear Mr Turner
In at least two meeting with you over the last few years I warned of the privatization of the NHS. This you denied claiming privatization was not the reason for the top down re-organisation of the NHS (the reorganisation violating your own Tory manifesto).
Now over £1billion in back office NHS services for GPs is on the block with arms dealer, Lockheed Martin, in the process along with ‘corrupt’ G4S and other multinational, greedy, inhuman corporations. This is an appalling betrayal of UK citizens, voters, NHS employees and patients.
A quote from an article in the Independent:
“[It is] just as shocking that no NHS organisation was allowed to bid to provide these services, which are mainly back office support for General Practice,” said Dr Irvine, who is standing the general election for the National Health Action Party. “NHS administration systems, with years of experience, are being displaced by organisations that have little or no experience in providing these services.”
You gave your word this wouldn’t happen.
It has been happening and continues to.
What actions, specifically, will you be taking to make good on your promises?
I look forward to your prompt response.
Best regards,
Mark Lansbury
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