Remedy Scotland

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.

For immediate release 04/07/2007
FAO News Desk

On Saturday July 14th 2007 Remedy Scotland will be leading doctors in Scotland in a protest march through the centre of Glasgow.

This protest will raise awareness of forced medical unemployment, the “dumbing down” of medical training, and the expected severe disruption to the National Health Service in Scotland.

The Scottish Executive have shown a willingness to listen to and act in support of junior doctors, but there are still many grave problems that need to be addressed. Remedy intends to push this issue further into public view since it affects the health of every man, woman and child in Scotland.

British doctors feel betrayed by a bureaucratic government that has refused to listen, that ploughs ahead with ill-thought-out changes and that treats its professional employees with disdain. The new SNP-led executive has a chance now to show that it can do things differently.

The Scottish Patients Association and the Scottish Health Campaigns Network will support this protest.
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