An NHS strike is supported by a mother who spent years pushing for scrutiny of an NHS trust after her baby died six hours after birth.
Brecon, Powys native Rhiannon Davies expressed her opinion on BBC Radio Wales Breakfast that the NHS had been "beaten down and worn down.".
"I feel that it's almost a government policy to get it to its knees so that it can privatize and make more money off of it," Ms. Davies said of the government. ".
The NHS will continue to be "free at the point of use," according to the UK government, who has stated this repeatedly.
She stated that she felt bad for the protesters and that she firmly believed they deserved to be paid fairly.
Together with other grieving families, the couple launched a campaign that resulted in the Ockenden report, which showed that 201 infants and nine mothers might have survived if they had received better maternity care.
Ms. Davies, who now resides in Hereford, responded "in some cases it is safer" when asked on BBC Radio Wales Breakfast if giving birth today is safer than it was in 2009.
They "look for the least ill person and give them the least care. Mine was a considered completely normal pregnancy so I was never risk assessed once and that ultimately hurt Kate. " .
Do not be a passive recipient of care, Ms. Davies advised future mothers.
"Listen to your body, become familiar with your body, and speak up if something seems off.
In addition, if a wall is not knocked down for you, you find allies.
"You shout and see to it that each and every test and check is carried out. ".
In appreciation for their efforts, the couple received an MBE.
The couple's dispute wasn't without difficulties, including being muted and spoken over at a health trust meeting and being compelled to leave their home as a result of harassment.
Jeremy Hunt, who was the health secretary at the time, finally launched the investigation after more than seven years of advocacy.
The couple subsequently pushed for funding to make sure the NHS had the resources and training it required to implement the changes.
In the King's Birthday Honours List, Rhiannon and Richard received MBEs in honor of their contributions.
We were shocked and humbled to receive the award, Ms. Davies said. ".
"Messages of just pure love" and "recognition" that their "fight came from our absolute love of Kate" have been sent to them, she claimed.
A one-time payment of between £900 and £1,190 for 2022–2023 has been agreed to by all Welsh unions, with the exception of the Royal College of Nursing.
Both GMB and Unite, who represent ambulance workers, went on strike during the most recent round of negotiations with the Welsh government - for the prior fiscal year - but both have decided to accept this revised offer.
The Welsh government has consistently stated that there is no additional funding available and that it is up to the ministers to decide whether or not to resume talks.
Unison and the GMB, two English unions, accepted the UK government's offer, but Unite members and the RCN rejected it.
"The government has been steadfast in its commitment to the guiding principles of the NHS, which will always be free at the point of use and never be for sale," the UK government declared.
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