Fighting NHS cuts in York

Fighting on behalf of local residents to stop the health cuts

York Lib Dems are running a a citywide campaign against cuts in local NHS services. Leaflets have been delivered to homes across the city asking residents to back a petition against health cuts.

Latest - Council calls on government to cut PCT's historic deficit.

The campaign calls on Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Health, to act to safeguard the health of York's residents and to see the PCT's historic debt be written off Cllr Madeleine Kirk, Parliamentary Spokesperson for York Outer said: "We are campaigning against these cuts on behalf of local residents. Many people have told me about their worries over the proposed cuts. It is clear that local MPs are not pushing this issue hard enough, and the government needs to hear our voices.

Millions wasted by Government

"We are collecting as many signatures as possible, to send a clear message to the government on health cuts. "The root cause of local NHS problems is the governments constant meddling. It is not acceptable for the government to turn their backs on the people of York as our health services are slashed."

Cllr Andrew Waller (Deputy Leader of City of York Council) said:"The proposed cuts in health care in York are serious: 200 job losses, 60 hospital bed cuts, 16 care bed cuts, plus delayed and refused operations and cuts to other health provision."

"All of these signal a huge reduction in available health care. This will harm local people, especially those in vulnerable groups such as the elderly. The government must act to safeguard the health of our city."

The Liberal Democrats would like the government to give the PCT more time to repay deficits. Recently a Lib-Dem council motion was passed calling on the Secretary of State to write off £37 million of historic debt the PCT inherited from its predecessors. The government should act to ensure that changes to health care provision are introduced in a safe, sensible and planned manner, otherwise patients health may be at risk.

To sign the petition now please click the link below

Stop York NHS cuts.

Health cuts campaign stories:

Council calls on Government to cut PCT's £37m historic debt.

Lib-Dems encourage York residents to attend health meeting.

Extra care beds for residential house.

Campaign launched to stop York's NHS cuts.