Public Meeting this afternoon: Impact of NHS Reforms on our local services

There will be a public meeting this evening organised by Unison Brent and Harrow Health branch and Unison Nowrth West London branch. 4pm-6pm Tropics Suite, Bridge Park Complex, Brentfield (Harrow Road) to consider the impact of NHS reforms on local services and to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the NHS.

Speakers:

• Diane Abbott, MP, Shadow Minister for Public Health
• Cllr Muhammed Butt, Leader of Brent Council
• Eddie Jaggers, Unison, Full Time Officer for NW London
• Martin Rathfelder, Director, Socialist Health Association
• Cllr Patrick Vernon, Member of Ed Miliband Taskforce on Mental Health & Society
• Anne Drinkell, Brent Fightback
• Other speakers to be confirmed

RSVP: samantha.banton@nhs.net to confirm attendance. Refreshments will be provided There will be information from health related service providers in Brent.

Unfortunately although Andy Burnham will be in Brent he will be visiting Central Middlesex hospital and having a photo call at Harlesden station with Labour Party members rather than attending the public meeting,

The 'shoddy compromise' behind Charing Cross A&E ''victory'

Ann Drinkell speaking at this evening's Torchlight Vigil at Central Middlesex Hospital