Bromley NHS and Trades Council public meeting

Following on from August 16th's blog post - here are updated details of Bromley Against the Cuts trades union council open meeting planned next month.Chaired by local trade unionist Mick Carney (Transport Salaried Staffs' Association) with  confirmed line-up of invited speakers and guests. 

Crisis in South London Health Trust & Cuts to Public Services

Gill George, Local NHS worker & Unite trade unionist 

Glenn Kelly, Unison Staff Side Secretary, Bromley Council
Chris Baugh, Assistant General Secretary, PCS

John McDonnell MP, Chair of Labour's Representation Committee (LRC)

plus musical entertainment from Strawberry Thieves Choir

Monday, September 24th, 7pm

HG Wells Centre

St Marks Road

Nr. Bromley South Station.

ALL WELCOME

In the meantime, with news of more local activity, Fran Hook of 
Save Our Local Hospitals campaign (Tel: 0208853 2567) writes - We have found out that the Gynaecological Ward [ Cray Ward ] of 28 beds is being closed this coming weekend and moving to Chislehurst ward, which is a mixed sex surgical ward. the Gynaecological beds are being reduced to 10.  We do not know where these patients will be treated. There is also the issue of the Admin Staff being asked to cover admin over a 12 hours shifts over three sites, and they will have a one to one meeting with their managers.

 (clipping from Bexley Times E-edition, 30/8/12)

South London Healthcare Trust: sign the petition  

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/37287