Over 100 top doctors attack coalition’s NHS record

He may have got a letter of support from  business leaders a week ago, but now David Cameron is facing a letter of criticism – from over 100 top doctors.

The letter, to the Guardian, says the coalition has left the NHS weaker than ever before.

“As medical and public health professionals our primary concern is for all patients. We invite voters to consider carefully how the NHS has fared over the last five years, and to use their vote to ensure that the NHS in England is reinstated,” they write.

The doctors say the NHS is “withering away” and that privatisation threatens not only services, but also jeopardises training future healthcare professionals.

The letter goes on: “People may be unaware that under the coalition, dozens of accident and emergency departments and maternity units have been closed or earmarked for closure or downgrading.

“In addition, 51 NHS walk-in centres have been closed or downgraded in this time, and more than 60 ambulance stations have shut and more than 100 general practices are at risk of closure.”