A group of mothers and other campaigners will arrive in London today after a 300 mile march to protest at the privatisation of health services.
The so-called People's March, which has followed in the footsteps of the 1936 Jarrow Crusade, began in mid-August.
The protest has taken in more than 20 towns and cities, with union activists and other supporters joining the six women from Darlington.
Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham will welcome the campaigners to the capital, before addressing a crowd at Trafalgar Square.
Speaking ahead of the rally Mr Burnham said the "Darlo mums" symbolise the concern felt by millions across the UK for the future of the NHS.
He said: "Surely even the great Nye Bevan couldn't have imagined a group with more faith and fight for his NHS than these Darlington mums.
"In them, David Cameron has more than met his match and their fighting spirit will give hope to people everywhere that the NHS can be rescued from the damage caused by his Government."
A Department of Health spokesman said: "Use of the private sector in the NHS represents only 6% of the total NHS budget - an increase of just 1% since May 2010.
"Charities, social enterprises and other healthcare providers continue to play an important role for the NHS, as they have done for many years - however, it is now local doctors and nurses who make decisions about who is best placed to provide care for their patients."
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