Author Archives: Islington Pensioners Forum
← Older postsPatient safety compromised by privately-owned GP surgery
July 31, 2022Jacqui Wakefield went undercover as a GP receptionist for six weeks in a London GP surgery to make this programme. This surgery was one of 70 owned by British company Operose (owned by US Corporation Centene), serving 600,000 patients. In … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedHave your say on proposed bus cuts in Islington
July 31, 2022Islington Council is urging local people to have their say on proposed Transport for London(TfL) bus service changes that would significantly affect travel in the borough and central London.Due to a lack of funding from central Government and fewer passengers … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedFrom our “green” correspondent
August 14, 2020A sustainable recovery from COVID-19 is one which creates worthwhile jobs, addresses inequality and is good for the planet. There are various movements campaigning for widespread, meaningful recovery, with social and environmental goals central to their mission. Two major ones … Read more
Posted in Uncategorized11th hour bid to save over-75s TV licence
August 14, 2020The National Pensioners Convention staged protests across the UK on 30- 31 July in an 11th hour bid to save the free TV licence for all over 75-year-olds. But since 1 August only those over 75s receiving Pension Credit are … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedDefend Whittington hospital!
December 19, 2019Whittington Health (the hospital plus its outpatient community health services) has been instructed to redevelop its estate of 49 properties. The Boris Johnson government refuses to fund NHS redevelopment, telling hospitals to sell off their land and buildings. (The Whittington … Read more
Posted in Housing, News Tagged privatisation, Rydon, Ryhurst, Whittington hospitalForum discusses situation in the NHS
December 19, 2019At our November Forum meeting Tony O’Sullivan, paediatrician and vice chair of Keep Our NHS Public, led a panel discussion (with Pam Zinkin and FrancesBradley) on the current situation in our National Health Service. There are one third fewer beds … Read more
Posted in Health, News, Social carePrivate off-shore companies no way to run care homes
July 31, 2019Most UK care homes were managed by local authorities until Margaret Thatcher reformed the system; now just 8 per cent are under state control. All four of Britain’s biggest care home businesses have been up for sale in the past … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedJeremy Corbyn at our AGM
July 31, 2019Thanks to all those members who came to our AGM, and special thanks to Jeremy, our president who somehow made time to join us. He spoke of the on-going development of Labour’s manifesto. . . the need for a free … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedVulnerable patients prevented from going to hospital appointments
June 6, 2019John, goes to the Royal Free Hospital & Chase Farm Hospital. He is 86, has severe COPD and heart problems and is anaemic. He has a catheter due to prostate health problems and his legs are bandaged up. John’s patient … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedOlder, disabled people refused Hospital Transport by Royal Free Hospital Trust
June 6, 2019The Royal Free Hospital Trust is denying vulnerable patients hospital transport. Paul’s transport was stopped because he has a Motability vehicle which he can drive. But Paul cannot walk more than a few steps and is unable to walk the … Read more
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