1. FAIR PAY LOBBIES SUPERBLY SUPPORTED The MSF Lobbies of Westminster and Stormont yesterday were brilliantly support by MSF members. Independent estimates accorded with ours that 1000 members joined the lobby in London with over 150 joining the lobby in Belfast.
There was extensive regional press, television and radio coverage though yet again the UK media failed to adequately report it.
Many thanks to all who worked so hard to make it a success.
The number of MPs who have signed the Early Day Motion has passed the 100 mark very quickly. A list of signatories is attached. On the day yet another adjournment debate on pay for non-PRB staff took place, this time led by Julia Drown, Labour MP for Swindon.
In the House of Commons John Austin MP, ex MLSO and member of the Health select Committee continued his honourable work by chairing a meeting of lobbyists with the support of Andrew Miller MP and others.
The next steps include:
- the systematic mapping of every MP so we know that every MP, including Ministers, are invited to visit hospital departments to see the work of MSF members. We are certainly winning the hearts and minds this way. If you haven't done it yet, please do.
- follow up publicity demonstrating how good our case is
It is clear that the support is growing beyond that previously gained. The next three months are crucial.
Once again thanks to everyone.
PLEASE NOTE. All NHS delegates to MSF Annual Conference and all members of the Health service NAC should note that the NHS Sector Conference will take place on Tuesday 9th May in Harrogate, immediately after the main conference. It will last from 1.15pm to 5.00 pm.
Further details will be included in the next mailing to all conference delegates but please reserve the times now.