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National Health Singers
sing for survival of the NHS
AS plans for Junior Doctor Strikes
announced, despite ongoing talks between the UK Government and junior
doctors around proposed changes to contracts, the British Medical
Association (BMA) have announced firm plans for Industrial Action; following
the breakdown of negotiations with NHS Employers and the Department of
Health.
At a time when the National Health Service is under immense pressure, a body
of more than 37,000 Junior Doctors are taking a stand to save the NHS. A
National Choir of NHS Junior Doctors has released an anthem called:-
'NHS Yours' in order to raise awareness of the importance of the NHS
and to capture the hearts and minds of the public.
The aim of this choir is simple; to demonstrate the importance of ensuring
Junior Doctor contracts are just and fair, so that these Doctors can work to
their very best ability and provide the very best of care to patients; a job
that is fundamental in keeping the NHS operational.
The NHS Singers Choir was borne out of a desire to deliver this message
through the power of song. Originally established by 2 Junior Doctors, in
London, in conjunction with choir conductor Mark De-Lisser (The Voice, The
Naked Choir), the choir has now expanded to include several national choirs.
The BMA's decision today to impose industrial action demonstrates the
strength of feeling amongst the profession and the NHS Singers will continue
to belt out their anthem in support.
Julia Patterson, Co-Founder of the Choir, comments:- "As a body of
junior doctors we don't want to strike. We want a contract that is fair for
Doctors and safe for patients, and a contract that will enable the future of
the NHS for the millions of people whose lives have been changed because of
it. We founded our Choir and wrote this song in support of the NHS and its
Junior Doctors. We stand united as a profession, and we have a message that
needs to be heard. If you love the NHS, want your healthcare at its best,
then don't sit quietly, stand up and sing with me. 'Yours' by the National
Health Singers..."
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