Health Unions across the UK have today put out a call for a National Vigil to save the NHS.

The vigil will take place on the evening of the third of Andrew Lansley’s Health and Social Care Bill, in the House of Commons. The date has not yet been set for the reading.

A yes vote on the third reading will move the controversial measures significantly closer to becoming law.

The TUC has been coordinating discussions between health unions to discuss their response to the HSC bill.

Today it put out a call for a national vigil:

That evening, as our health service faces its biggest shake-up since its creation in 1948, people across the country will be showing their concern by lighting candles for the NHS, in their windows at home, or as part of local vigils.

Can we please call on you to join us?
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Please make a pledge to light a candle on the evening of the debate. We’ll send you an email with more information when the date is announced.
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In every town in the UK, in every street, we’ll be showing our support at the NHS’ darkest hour.

Sign up to the vigil from this website.

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