PSAZZnews_issue12.pdf Aug. 2014 | Page 11

Snippets from.... the latest email from Savethemin.org. I asked for something positive that I could share with you all. However much we should be heartened by this at the moment it could be no more than wishful thinking,.. In mergers it is always the biggest partner who calls the shots, in this case it is the RUH What we all fear is the ‘atomisation’ of the institution, cherry picking bits and separating other bits off, diluting or destroying intricate relationships between disciplines and research and clinicians from specialist therapists. Fighting for a way to preserve the brand and mission is the essential activity As patients and members we should also be prepared to identify what we think should be preserved and continue to campaign for it. We do not know the price tag nor the conditions of sale. It is difficult to understand how brand and mission can actually be preserved, and along with it the qualities we all appreciate so much. .......know just how difficult it has been for all staff at the RNHRD over the past several years and in awe of the way they have preserved the quality of service that we are still privileged to receive. I am certain that I can speak for this group of supporters in saying that we are all truly grateful. -George Odam, 28 June 2014 www.savethemin.org.uk 11