What Brown is committing to is a bloody outrage! Giving public money to private health providers to 'clear' a backlog is a sticking plaster solution that will do nothing to address either the shortage of health workers or the construction of a robust and properly financed public health system.
As a registered nurse for over 30 years I have never worked under a health secretary who was less qualified, trustworthy or empathetic as Simeon Brown.
I really fear that unless there's a change of government soon that the whole SERVICE is doomed to fail and resurrected as a user pays scheme not unlike the failed US system.
You do have to wonder about the kind of person who is willing to allow people to suffer, sometimes extreme pain, because they're unable to pay ridiculous prices for medical care, & their merciless & idiotic politicians have set up a privatised health system so that some can beceome wealthy - or wealthier of course. Because that is what it is, regardless of their fine words - allowing poor people to suffer because it has been made impossible for them to access proper medical care.
Hastings Hospital main entrance at noon - someone called Simeon the Miniature of Health, perfect!
Great to publicise. the May 1 ralliés supporting doctors. The one at North Shore is from 2.45 to 3.45 so times may vary elsewhere also.
Do you know where the times and places are posted Helen?
Here is a list of times and places too Bryan
https://maranga-mai.nzno.org.nz/fight_back_for_health
Thank you Amy
Absolutely Bryan!
Here's a link to Gary Payinda with more info where and when to support them - https://open.substack.com/pub/drgarypayinda/p/this-thursday-is-may-dayworkers-day?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2nzl7
I was an RN for 50 yrs...first time I can recall this Group taking strike action...tells you how bad things have got.
Will be in Nelson at the bottom of the Cathedral steps at 12.30 👍👍👍👍👍 good luck to everyone.
My family will be out with loud voices and placards!
https://maranga-mai.nzno.org.nz/fight_back_for_health
Thank you Amy I have changed my post
https://teirimana.substack.com/p/te-tuku-me-te-tono?r=125pvv
What Brown is committing to is a bloody outrage! Giving public money to private health providers to 'clear' a backlog is a sticking plaster solution that will do nothing to address either the shortage of health workers or the construction of a robust and properly financed public health system.
As a registered nurse for over 30 years I have never worked under a health secretary who was less qualified, trustworthy or empathetic as Simeon Brown.
I really fear that unless there's a change of government soon that the whole SERVICE is doomed to fail and resurrected as a user pays scheme not unlike the failed US system.
You do have to wonder about the kind of person who is willing to allow people to suffer, sometimes extreme pain, because they're unable to pay ridiculous prices for medical care, & their merciless & idiotic politicians have set up a privatised health system so that some can beceome wealthy - or wealthier of course. Because that is what it is, regardless of their fine words - allowing poor people to suffer because it has been made impossible for them to access proper medical care.
I’ve been outsourced…
The time and location of the Palmerston North hospital protest
Found info on PSA site - 12:30-1:30 at the stadium in Pascal st. https://www.psa.org.nz/campaigns/fight-back-together-maranga-ake-2025
And perioperative nurses who will also be on strike.