Even though the petition was presented to 10 Downing Street, on 12 June 2008, we would still like you to register your support, if you haven't already done so, by signing the online petition. The number of signatures will be used for future campaign work.

It is 60 years since the birth of NHS general practice but new Government plans could affect your surgery and put at risk:

• the full range of services at your local surgery
• the quality and continuity of your care
• being treated by GPs who put patients before shareholders
• the very existence of some local NHS surgeries