Summary IPPR has been a major “left of centre” think tank since 1988. In the main, especially during the Blair – Brown years it espoused social market solutions and proposed policies within a framework of the use of commercial disciplines in our public services and the internal market in the NHS. The Economist described it […]
By Martin Blanchard This article is based upon a talk about how our healthcare data is to be used to support our ambition for ‘sustainable’ healthcare, and perhaps more importantly it seems, it is about our government’s expressed ambition that it will ‘kick-start’ economic growth and enable us to become some sort of ‘AI superpower.’ […]
Article in Labour List by Dr Coral Jones, Chair of Doctors in Unite Dr Jones sets out the case for a salaried GP option as an important part of revitalising GP services. Full article here: https://labourlist.org/2023/06/nhs-health-plans-labour-gps-wes-streeting-reform/ “In 2022, Doctors in Unite published Primary Care and Public Health: A Vision for Revitalising General Practice. This radical document […]
Talk given by Martin Blanchard (KONP data Working Group / Doctors in Unite) for the ‘NHS Crisis: who profits?’ meeting KONP Merseyside 12th July 2023. I will not discuss the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill in this article because the KONP data Working Group have provided a full briefing and letter for MPs for […]
Doctors in Unite was invited to provide a witness statement for the UK government’s Covid inquiry. The link to our statement can be found here.
Health professionals implore the Labour Party Leadership not to back down over ULEZ expansion. Sign our open letter here. Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London Sir Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party. 23rd July 2023 Dear Sadiq Khan and Sir Keir Starmer, As health professionals who see the devastating health consequences of air pollution daily, […]
Doctors in Unite is appalled at the government announcement that the well-below inflation pay rises for public sector workers will be funded by doubling the NHS Immigration Health Surcharge for migrants. DiU fights for the Labour movement to be inclusive, for all workers. We resist racist tactics that aim to divide workers. The NHS surcharge […]
The following report from the Open Rights Group demonstrates the importance of safeguarding personal data during crises like the covid pandemic.
Doctors in Unite abhors the violation of civil liberties and fundamental human rights in all forms. The right to peaceful protest is no exception. There is no rational basis to arrest and detain Graham Smith, and other members of Republic, for peacefully gathering to protest the coronation of King Charles III. The Public Order Act […]
23.04.2023 Dear Ambassador Abdalla Ali Eltom Call for Urgent Action: Protect the civilians in Sudan and stop the conflict. Doctors in Unite express solidarity with health workers in Sudan who are calling for an immediate ceasefire to end the horrific violence within Sudan. At huge cost to the Sudanese people, rival generals are fighting for […]
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