The Government knew the second wave of Covid was coming and defied scientific advice.

Now NHS staff, patients, and families are paying a huge price. We won't fall for divide and rule propaganda which points the finger at the public. This crisis is
 caused by chronic underfunding in the NHS and a sustained attack on the public sector including the NHS itself.  

​The government is culpable. It takes every opportunity this emergency offers, to continue the attack. Instead of supporting our beloved NHS, it throws public money at huge corporations like Deloitte, known to be paid nearly £1million per day, to advise on a shambolic and untrusted Test and Trace system. 

The government pursues policies which benefit the private health sector: we've been essentially subsidising private hospitals throughout the pandemic. Some private hospital groups rejected NHS England's recent request for assistance because they can make more money tempting desperate patients on the huge NHS waiting lists to pay for treatment. Spire Health, which runs Montefiore Hospital in Hove, was struggling before the pandemic but now is so pleased with its improved prospects that its been able to pay all its staff a £500 bonus.

No such luck for NHS staff who are not only at breaking point, but are denied the 15% pay rise they so desperately need. That's why we support  #NHSPay15 and  Brighton NHS Campaign for Pay Justice  - get in touch and sign their petitions or join their work actions.