It's a couple of weeks since the no-show of most MPs for the second reading of the NHS Bill – despite most NHS campaign groups rallying behind it as the best route out of the market mess the NHS is currently in.
Many of you wrote to your MPs and received replies justifying their non-attendance. Labour MPs tend to cite the fact the Bill would cause another 'top-down reorganisation' as their main reason for non-attendance. Meanwhile Conservative MPs say they have increased spending and are generally improving the NHS, so why would they want more change?
Many of you have asked us for some tips on how to respond, so here are our thoughts. Hope you find it helpful.
