Scots set out for Westminster to stand up for NHS

by Chris Bartter

Around 100 delegates from health branches across Scotland are to travel to London on 3 November to take part in a major demonstration to support the UK's NHS.

Planned and organised by the NHS Together alliance of unions, a broad coalition of user, patient and community groups and members of the public, the demonstration is to be the focus of a public display of celebration and solidarity for an NHS that after almost 60 years, is still largely owned and run by the public sector.

Widespread support for the event will send a strong message to the government that we want to keep it that way.

Tom Waterson, Chair of the Scottish Health Committee said, "Around 100 Scottish supporters have signed up to attend the big day in London. We are proud to march in support of NHS Scotland and the services our members deliver to Scottish communities. All UNISON Scotland members should try to make the Scottish voice a clear one on the day!"

Please do all you can to raise awareness of the demo among your colleagues, other trade unionists, local campaign networks and supporters, to encourage as many people as possible to join in and make it a day to remember.

Timetable 3 November

• 11am: Assemble at Temple Place, Victoria Embankment, London
• Noon: March through Westminster (will take approx one hour)
• 1pm: Rally in Trafalgar Square
• 1.30-4.30pm: Speakers and entertainment

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