NICK SAYS NO TO PRESCRITION CHARGES FOR THOSE WITH LONG TERM ILLNESSES
January 26, 2010 10:05 AM
Nick says: "I am urging Gordon Brown to keep the promise he made over a year ago to abolish prescription charges for people with long-term conditions in England.
"I have supported the 'Prescription Promise' campaign by signing up to Early Day Motion 306, calling on Ministers to publish their review of prescription charges as soon as possible and set a clear timetable for the implementation of Gordon Brown's promise.
"I'm extremely concerned about the number of people with long-term conditions in the constituency who may be choosing to go without vital medicines as a result of the recession and the rising costs of fuel and other bills.
"Gordon Brown was right to promise free prescriptions for people with long-term conditions, but he must now follow through and implement this promise as soon as possible."
The 'Prescription Promise' campaign is led by a coalition of twenty health charities, who represent the voices of millions of people with long-term conditions. Members of the public who would like to sign the 'Prescription Promise' campaign's petition can do so at www.prescriptionpromise.org
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