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This week more than 1,000 health workers are gathering in Brighton for Unison’s annual healthcare conference.
The hall will be full of NHS workers including nurses, occupational therapists, hospital cleaners and cooks as well as midwives, healthcare assistants, medical secretaries, porters and administrative staff from every corner of Britain.
Even before I get there, I know that the mood of the conference will be one of anger and frustration — because I share that feeling.
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