Protect Our NHS BANES
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Protect Our NHS Bath & NE Somerset is a community group campaigning for full funding of the NHS & social care & against healthcare privatisation
(curated by Paula, retired NHS worker, ongoing NHS supporter)
(curated by Paula, retired NHS worker, ongoing NHS supporter)
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Urgent care crisis in Wiltshire: Woman feared losing leg as 100 people complain about delays
Patients and staff raise concerns over delays linked to changes at HCRG community services.
www.bbc.co.uk
Many concerns from both patients & staff about HCRG's community healthcare service (outsourced #NHS contract), while the private company 'reported a post-tax profit of £10.6m in its most recent accounts'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I don't think people like me, who've worked in the #NHS for decades & protested peacefully outside hospitals while talking to interested passers-by about #Palantir 's FDP & concerns about safety & confidentiality of patient medical data, can be called a 'mob'!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdowns
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
I don't think people like me, who've worked in the #NHS for decades & protested peacefully outside hospitals while talking to interested passers-by about #Palantir 's FDP & concerns about safety & confidentiality of patient medical data, can be called a 'mob'!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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#FixFest is this Saturday!
Join #BRLSI with #ShareandRepair and #Dorothyhouse for a fun-filled day celebrating creativity, practical skills and sustainable living. #Bath
-Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm
www.brlsi.org/whatson/fixf...
Join #BRLSI with #ShareandRepair and #Dorothyhouse for a fun-filled day celebrating creativity, practical skills and sustainable living. #Bath
-Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm
www.brlsi.org/whatson/fixf...
October 8, 2026 at 3:28 PM
#FixFest is this Saturday!
Join #BRLSI with #ShareandRepair and #Dorothyhouse for a fun-filled day celebrating creativity, practical skills and sustainable living. #Bath
-Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm
www.brlsi.org/whatson/fixf...
Join #BRLSI with #ShareandRepair and #Dorothyhouse for a fun-filled day celebrating creativity, practical skills and sustainable living. #Bath
-Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm
www.brlsi.org/whatson/fixf...
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This petition is only a few signatures short of requiring a government response, on one of the cornerstones of the NHS under threat: continuity of care.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
Petition: Require Government to co-design better NHS care pathways and to employ more GPs
We call on the Government to work with patients and GPs to co-design care pathways so that they provide clearer information and allow patients to track referrals. Government must also plan to train, h...
petition.parliament.uk
October 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
This petition is only a few signatures short of requiring a government response, on one of the cornerstones of the NHS under threat: continuity of care.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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Outsourced NHS staff - health visitors, nursery nurses and admin support staff on strike in Tower Hamlets for Agenda for Change pay and conditions.
October 6, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Outsourced NHS staff - health visitors, nursery nurses and admin support staff on strike in Tower Hamlets for Agenda for Change pay and conditions.
More concerns about private firm HCRG, contracted by Bath, Swindon & Wilts ICB to provide NHS community health services
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Swindon patient reused syringe after HCRG supply delay
Man says he reused a syringe and woman waited hours for help as concerns mount over HCRG.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 5, 2026 at 6:47 AM
More concerns about private firm HCRG, contracted by Bath, Swindon & Wilts ICB to provide NHS community health services
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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More than 20 NHS trusts in England have stopped using Palantir’s waiting list tools, according to FT analysis that casts doubt on widely cited claims about the success of the controversial data project led by the US software giant. as.ft.com/r/6c8844ae-e...
Over 20 NHS trusts have ditched Palantir waiting-list tools, analysis shows
FT findings prompt fresh probe by statistics regulator into health service claims over controversial data project
as.ft.com
October 3, 2026 at 7:36 AM
More than 20 NHS trusts in England have stopped using Palantir’s waiting list tools, according to FT analysis that casts doubt on widely cited claims about the success of the controversial data project led by the US software giant. as.ft.com/r/6c8844ae-e...
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Yesterday, people at 40+ hospitals across England said: no Palantir in the NHS.
Palantir works with the Israeli military and ICE, and holds a £330m contract for NHS patient data.
It can be scrapped within weeks. Share this and tell the government: back the break clause.
Palantir works with the Israeli military and ICE, and holds a £330m contract for NHS patient data.
It can be scrapped within weeks. Share this and tell the government: back the break clause.
October 2, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Yesterday, people at 40+ hospitals across England said: no Palantir in the NHS.
Palantir works with the Israeli military and ICE, and holds a £330m contract for NHS patient data.
It can be scrapped within weeks. Share this and tell the government: back the break clause.
Palantir works with the Israeli military and ICE, and holds a £330m contract for NHS patient data.
It can be scrapped within weeks. Share this and tell the government: back the break clause.
'No Palantir in our NHS' protest today outside Bristol Royal Infirmary - lots of good chats with local people about the issues & info given out!
#NoPalantirInOurNHS
#NoPalantirInOurNHS
October 1, 2026 at 8:52 PM
'No Palantir in our NHS' protest today outside Bristol Royal Infirmary - lots of good chats with local people about the issues & info given out!
#NoPalantirInOurNHS
#NoPalantirInOurNHS
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🔴 Protests against Palantir across England today.
In July, we published this deep dive into Palantir, its lobbying in Britain and the myriad problems NHS staff have had with its software.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-just-a...
In July, we published this deep dive into Palantir, its lobbying in Britain and the myriad problems NHS staff have had with its software.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-just-a...
"It's just a waste of time": inside Palantir's £330m NHS failure
Our new investigation reveals the problems with Palantir’s NHS tech - and the unrivalled political access that fuelled the firm’s march into the British state
democracyforsale.substack.com
October 1, 2026 at 11:55 AM
🔴 Protests against Palantir across England today.
In July, we published this deep dive into Palantir, its lobbying in Britain and the myriad problems NHS staff have had with its software.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-just-a...
In July, we published this deep dive into Palantir, its lobbying in Britain and the myriad problems NHS staff have had with its software.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-just-a...
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The UK is one of the richest countries in the world.
So, why are so many people struggling?
Simple: too much wealth is concentrated at the top. Here's how modest taxes, on those who can most afford it, could transform lives across the country. What would you spend it on?
So, why are so many people struggling?
Simple: too much wealth is concentrated at the top. Here's how modest taxes, on those who can most afford it, could transform lives across the country. What would you spend it on?
September 30, 2026 at 7:05 AM
The UK is one of the richest countries in the world.
So, why are so many people struggling?
Simple: too much wealth is concentrated at the top. Here's how modest taxes, on those who can most afford it, could transform lives across the country. What would you spend it on?
So, why are so many people struggling?
Simple: too much wealth is concentrated at the top. Here's how modest taxes, on those who can most afford it, could transform lives across the country. What would you spend it on?
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🚨British doctor who worked in Gaza on why Palantir has to be kicked out of our NHS.
Join the London Rally outside Palantir's HQ on Thursday 1 October, 6pm.
And across England, protests will take place at 20+ locations - find your nearest one: www.amnesty.org.uk/issues/inter...
Join the London Rally outside Palantir's HQ on Thursday 1 October, 6pm.
And across England, protests will take place at 20+ locations - find your nearest one: www.amnesty.org.uk/issues/inter...
September 24, 2026 at 12:02 PM
🚨British doctor who worked in Gaza on why Palantir has to be kicked out of our NHS.
Join the London Rally outside Palantir's HQ on Thursday 1 October, 6pm.
And across England, protests will take place at 20+ locations - find your nearest one: www.amnesty.org.uk/issues/inter...
Join the London Rally outside Palantir's HQ on Thursday 1 October, 6pm.
And across England, protests will take place at 20+ locations - find your nearest one: www.amnesty.org.uk/issues/inter...
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Google Maps images show scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza, where more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed.
Satellite images show Gaza in ruins three years into Israel's genocidal war
Google Maps images show scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza, where more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed.
www.aljazeera.com
September 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Google Maps images show scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza, where more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed.
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Demography is a fascinating subject and definitely deserves plentiful public discussion but *please* Radio 4 consult an actual demographer occasionally
September 26, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Demography is a fascinating subject and definitely deserves plentiful public discussion but *please* Radio 4 consult an actual demographer occasionally
Thank you to these courageous & compassionate RNLI volunteers
RNLI statement on Channel incident | RNLI share.google/KX3UtWsFZl1s...
RNLI statement on Channel incident | RNLI share.google/KX3UtWsFZl1s...
RNLI statement on Channel incident | RNLI
share.google
September 22, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Thank you to these courageous & compassionate RNLI volunteers
RNLI statement on Channel incident | RNLI share.google/KX3UtWsFZl1s...
RNLI statement on Channel incident | RNLI share.google/KX3UtWsFZl1s...
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Your regular reminder that almost all of us reject NHS privatisation - no matter who we vote for
September 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Your regular reminder that almost all of us reject NHS privatisation - no matter who we vote for
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How concerned are you about UK political funding - a @petergeoghegan.bsky.social Democracy for sale survey docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
How concerned are you about UK political funding? – A Democracy for Sale survey
We're Democracy for Sale, a newsletter covering dark money and influence in UK politics. We're trying to better understand our readers' and the wider public's opinions and concerns about political fun...
docs.google.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:12 PM
How concerned are you about UK political funding - a @petergeoghegan.bsky.social Democracy for sale survey docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Many concerns from both patients & staff about HCRG's community healthcare service (outsourced #NHS contract), while the private company 'reported a post-tax profit of £10.6m in its most recent accounts'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Urgent care crisis in Wiltshire: Woman feared losing leg as 100 people complain about delays
Patients and staff raise concerns over delays linked to changes at HCRG community services.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Many concerns from both patients & staff about HCRG's community healthcare service (outsourced #NHS contract), while the private company 'reported a post-tax profit of £10.6m in its most recent accounts'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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On #999Day, we recognise those who respond when we need help most.
Across our ambulance services, NHS, fire and rescue services, police staff teams and emergency control rooms, we honour those who show up every day with skill, compassion and dedication 💙
#EmergencyServicesDay 🚑🚒🚓
Across our ambulance services, NHS, fire and rescue services, police staff teams and emergency control rooms, we honour those who show up every day with skill, compassion and dedication 💙
#EmergencyServicesDay 🚑🚒🚓
September 9, 2026 at 11:14 AM
On #999Day, we recognise those who respond when we need help most.
Across our ambulance services, NHS, fire and rescue services, police staff teams and emergency control rooms, we honour those who show up every day with skill, compassion and dedication 💙
#EmergencyServicesDay 🚑🚒🚓
Across our ambulance services, NHS, fire and rescue services, police staff teams and emergency control rooms, we honour those who show up every day with skill, compassion and dedication 💙
#EmergencyServicesDay 🚑🚒🚓
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🚨People vs Palantir - England day of action🚨
On Thu 1 Oct, join protests at 15+ locations across England demanding the government backs the break clause in Palantir's contract & gets them out of our NHS!
📍 Find your nearest protest:
www.amnesty.org.uk/issues/inter...
On Thu 1 Oct, join protests at 15+ locations across England demanding the government backs the break clause in Palantir's contract & gets them out of our NHS!
📍 Find your nearest protest:
www.amnesty.org.uk/issues/inter...
September 3, 2026 at 1:14 PM
🚨People vs Palantir - England day of action🚨
On Thu 1 Oct, join protests at 15+ locations across England demanding the government backs the break clause in Palantir's contract & gets them out of our NHS!
📍 Find your nearest protest:
www.amnesty.org.uk/issues/inter...
On Thu 1 Oct, join protests at 15+ locations across England demanding the government backs the break clause in Palantir's contract & gets them out of our NHS!
📍 Find your nearest protest:
www.amnesty.org.uk/issues/inter...
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90 years ago, Parliament responded to the rise of Oswald Mosley's Blackshirts by passing the Public Order Act, which banned political uniforms, private militias and the threat of force for political objects.
The debates make very resonant reading today. Here's the Liberal Robert Bernays. (Short 🧵)
The debates make very resonant reading today. Here's the Liberal Robert Bernays. (Short 🧵)
September 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM
90 years ago, Parliament responded to the rise of Oswald Mosley's Blackshirts by passing the Public Order Act, which banned political uniforms, private militias and the threat of force for political objects.
The debates make very resonant reading today. Here's the Liberal Robert Bernays. (Short 🧵)
The debates make very resonant reading today. Here's the Liberal Robert Bernays. (Short 🧵)
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Kent police said 'no arrests were made' of the people who blocked a port and roads.
There's your two-tier policing, folks
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
There's your two-tier policing, folks
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
Port of Dover delays: Disruption as masked 'stop the boats' protesters block roads
Hundreds of demonstrators, wearing black with their faces covered, caused delays to traffic reaching the port.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 5, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Kent police said 'no arrests were made' of the people who blocked a port and roads.
There's your two-tier policing, folks
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
There's your two-tier policing, folks
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
Why are these crypto-billionaires, who have benefited from being immigrants in other countries, now donating huge sums to anti-immigrant political party Reform UK?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform UK gets another £4m from crypto billionaire pardoned by Donald Trump
Ben Delo, who was convicted in 2022 for failure to apply anti-money laundering controls, is party’s second biggest donor
www.theguardian.com
September 3, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Why are these crypto-billionaires, who have benefited from being immigrants in other countries, now donating huge sums to anti-immigrant political party Reform UK?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...