Manchester – The National Health Service (NHS)

22 October 2024 , categories: Health, Manchester, Meetings

Since its inception in 1948, the NHS has been a cornerstone of British society, symbolising our commitment to healthcare for all, free at the point of use. It is a system we hold dear, and rightly so, as it embodies the principles of equity and compassion. However, like any institution, it has its share of challenges and successes.

In this talk, our own Garcia will discuss this topic from the perspective of working within the NHS as well as experiences when using the NHS. She will draw on her role as a Registered Mental Health Nurse and highlight the challenges she faced in wake of the reality of our crumbling NHS. She will discuss objectively how the NHS has weathered the storms of crisis and lack of investment in light of recent government changes and spending.

Come and join the discussion

You are warmly invited to join us at The Briton’s Protection in Manchester, for our next meeting on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 19:30.

Please note the change of venue from our usual location in Prestwich.

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Upcoming Events

Manchester – Cancelling Cancel Culture presents What does it mean to be ‘English’ in 2024?  Sunday 13th October 2024, 2pm

Why is it ok to be proud to be Scottish, Welsh, Irish, etc, but being proud to be English is somehow negative. Is there such a thing as “English Values?” “English Identity?” Why do many in the political establishment and in the media treat any sentiment of English populism and pride with such disdain, branding this as far right, fascist or racist?  Please join us upstairs at The Briton’s Protection, 50 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester M1 5LE to analyse these questions and more.

London – Politics in Pubs will host a stand at the Battle of Ideas, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October 2024

We are delighted once again to have a stall at the Battle of Ideas festival in London on Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 October at Church House, Westminster.  There will be a 20% discount available to Politics in Pubs members. Find out more here including discounted tickets for members.  We would love to hear from anyone thinking about starting their own group and we can explain how easy this is and what support we can provide.

Manchester – Comedy Unleashed, Thursday 31st October 2024, 7pm (doors open at 6.30pm)

The second Comedy Unleashed event of October will take place at Impossible, 36 Peter Street, Manchester M2 5QR.  Get your tickets here:

https://comedyunleashed.co.uk/manchester-gigs/