That's where the bastards have Tom & Co by the short 'n' curlies..... My mum was a COHSE shop steward in the 70s/80s and still to this day practises in Primary Mental Healthcare (and not in the Private sector either) and is still livid at how healthcare professionals across the board (except, of course, The Board) are treated. The imposition of regional health authorities only made things worse - and to cap it all, the proposed changes to the 'system' make a two-tier system look like luxury! Caring though doesn't pay the bills - and the exodus continues - and yet more trainees drop out cos they can't afford to stay in - and the bills go up cos the UK has to recruit from abroad - and all that fucking stinks too........... *sigh* Revolution, anyone?