Tag: austerity

Our exit from lockdown must be safe and sustainable

Post author By Dr Tom Riddington
Post date May 8, 2020

The UK has been in lockdown since March 23rd 2020 in an attempt to slow down the spread of COVID-19. Six weeks on the number of new cases per day has begun to decrease and the government and businesses are clamouring to restart the UK economy. We believe that people’s health should come before profit […]

Tags austerity, coronavirus, COVID-19, exit strategy, lockdown, physical distancing, PPE, public health, public sector cuts, TTIS

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The government can’t hide behind grateful applause: they must now fund the NHS properly

Post author By Dr Tom Riddington
Post date April 15, 2020

The solidarity expressed through weekly applause for the NHS, carers and key workers has been truly inspiring, and a great source of support for all staff. But we need those in power to do more than just clap for us. The NHS and local authorities have been starved of resources for the last ten years. […]

Tags austerity, cuts, funding, nhs, Social Care