NINE DAYS TO SAVE THE NHS

Posted on 10 March, 2012 by Claire Kay

Hi everyone this has been sent to me and is an extract from a letter by Dr Fiona Wight who is a friend – Please read what she has to say and stop the government from destroying our NHS.

“Dear All
I am taking the liberty of contacting you because of the gravity of this situation.
This bill in struggling through parliament. This weekend the Lib Dem conference has an opportunity to make it their policy to vote against it. Next Tuesday there will be a debate (partly due to the 170000 e petition signatures) and there is a further hearing mid March in the house of Lords .
All health professional organisations have now come out against it – including the surgeons and including the GPs who are supposed to be at the vanguard of it. It is complex and there has been limited or very biassed publicity but those who understand it are seriously concerned about the impact on the NHS.
i am confident that if this Bill is passed the NHS as we know it will cease.
See below the short letter I wrote to my MP and a Lord.

Extract from my letter: I write in my personal capacity but as a Consultant in Public Health Medicine who has worked all my adult life in the NHS. I am seriously concerned that this bill will fragment the NHS, make it impossible to plan services to ensure equity, lead to postcode lotteries and divert public funds away from the front line to management and to private sector. The risk register, important in a democracy to help people understand the risks has not yet been published and the cap on private patients has been removed. I urge you to use your powers to address these issues and, more importantly, vote to oppose this Bill. If we don’t collectively fight this Bill the NHS as a publicly funded service will not continue and there will be grave consequences for all users of this much envied service.

If you are able to – sign the petition, write briefly to your MP or a Lord, order free posters then cut and paste this link into your web browser: http://goingtowork.org.uk/saveournhs The guide you through the process and it can take just half to one hour.
Some of you know me as a political campaigner. This was mainly confined to my student activist days. As a middle of the road, corporate, pragmatist who works in the NHS toeing the line I am now spurred into action because this is serious. Please take a little time to take some actions before it is too late and do contact me if you have any queries. “

The best way to advertise

Posted on 9 March, 2012 by Claire Kay

Probably the most asked question I get from people who are just starting their own business is what’s the best way to advertise without spending a lot of money.

Although no one wants to spend a lot of money on advertising. You really can’t afford NOT to advertise. My answer has always been to spend your time and money in finding the right place, to place your advert.

If you run a hairdressers you don’t place an ad in a gardening magazine. Ask for discounts if you place more than 1 advert, asks for editorial. All they can say is no ! But if money is tight, especially in the beginning of your new business venture take a small advert out and book a run of adverts. But make sure it’s in the right place for your business.

Want more calls ! You need to tell people what you have to offer.

Polly The Family Directory.

Welcome to Bizzness Buzz

Posted on 2 March, 2012 by toby.griffiths

Welcome to the new revamped Bizzness Buzz website and blog.
If you are interested in promoting your business in a modern and innovative way then we are here to help.

Networking is the future for many businesses to ensure they keep customers and develop inter-business relationships.
Bizzness Buzz is different to most network groups from the point of view that we do not have a set day or time for our meetings. Our meetings are highly flexible ranging from mornings to evenings and everything in between.

It gives our members a chance to meet other businesses who they can offer their services to or to try out another businesses services.
We encourage our members to join together across the United Kingdom and beyond.

If you are interested in joining us please have a read of our membership rules or go direct to our online form and send us your details. The cost of membership is £30 per year.

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