The 'Cornwall Anti Cuts Alliance' took part in a nationally organised day of action to support the NHS on Saturday with a protest at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

The theme for the day was 'Love your NHS' and was called by national group, 999 Call for the NHS.

The aim of the action was to raise awareness, show support and oppose privatisation, with several protestors arriving in costume and a giant inflatable heart taking centre stage.

"We have had massive support from members of the public tooting their horns and waving to us", said Sue Farmer of Playing Place, Truro who dressed as Superman for the event.

"We just want to make sure the issues stay in the public eye.

Sue claimed that since NHS cleaning services has been privatised at the hospital, there has been a "massive rise in complaints".

Adding: "Profit taking means worse services and worse pay and conditions for staff, and the NHS risks being cut to pieces'.

There will be another day of action on February 28 in Camborne, called nationally by 38 degrees.

The group will meet at noon in Camborne Town Square.

Cllr Loveday Jenkin, a member of Cornwall Anti Cuts Coallition, said: "Grassroots action is an important way for the public to have their voices heard on the issues that matter to local people. We have had a great day and I will be attending again at the next event in Camborne."