John Prescott is supporting the campaign to save NHS Direct

“The Coalition Government’s Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has announced that NHS Direct – the 24 telephone advice line staffed by nurses – is to be scrapped for a cheaper altenative.

It’s set to be replaced by a cheaper alternative with less medically-trained staff.

NHS Direct answers 9.5 million calls a year and provides a crucial and potentionally life-saving service to those in need, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Prime Minister David Cameron has said that any petition reaching 100,000 signatures would guarantee a Commons debate on the matter.

So we call on the Coalition to think again and Save NHS Direct for the good of the nation.”

Join the campaign here

http://savenhsdirect.co.uk

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