Postponement of planned march
The decision has been taken that the Remedy Scotland march for junior doctors, which had been planned for 14th July 2007, is to be postponed. This decision was not taken lightly and was the result of significant consultation and deliberation by the committee, after much discussion with colleagues and peers. Their views have been taken into account, and it is widely felt that now is not the right time for this march. In part this is to allow the new Scottish Executive time to develop their plans to support of junior doctors, and for further negotiations to take place. This will also allow time for the new system of run-through training to be evaluated.
If necessary, the march will be held later this year, and initial plans are for mid-October. We continue to strive for a better deal for junior doctors and remain concerned about the recruitment process employed this year, as well as the ‘dumbing down’ of the medical profession.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to its supporters due to postponment of this march, extend their invitation to the next march later in 2007. Remedy Scotland will continue to grow in strength, and retains the support of the The Scottish Patients Association and The Scottish Health Campaigns Network as we fight for junior doctors, the medical profession, and the NHS.