Unite members at Welsh Ambulance Service to strike over pay and staffing
Welsh ambulance workers in Unite are to stage two strikes in the dispute over pay and staffing. Members of the union at the Welsh Ambulance Service will walk out on
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Doctors warn NHS is on ‘knife edge’ as Barclay blames flu, Covid and Strep A fears for pressures
The Health Secretary has blamed high numbers of flu cases, Covid-19 and Strep A fears for the particular pressures the NHS faced over Christmas. Steve Barclay’s comments come as senior
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Most ambulance trusts in England declare critical incidents due to strikes
Almost all of the ambulance trusts in England are at such a level of disruption that the environment might not be considered safe and patients might face harm. The majority
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Barclay accuses unions of choosing to ‘inflict harm’ on patients with ambulance strikes
Health Secretary Steve Barclay has accused trade unions of making a “conscious decision” to “inflict harm” on patients as thousands of ambulance staff walk out on the first of two
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People in Wales told to ‘take care’ and not add pressure to ambulance crews on strike day
Wales’s health minister has urged people not to “add extra pressure” on the ambulance service ahead of planned strike action – warning crews will only be able to respond to
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Greater Glasgow health board urges public not to go A&E unless case is urgent
A health board is warning people only to come to accident and emergency departments if their situation is urgent or life-threatening, as hospitals face “significant pressures”. NHS Greater Glasgow and
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Thousands of ambulance workers to strike after latest talks fail to break deadlock
Thousands of ambulance workers and paramedics are preparing to strike on Wednesday after talks between the Government and unions failed to address the issue of pay. Health Secretary Steve Barclay
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Ambulance strike called off in Scotland after union members accept pay deal
Strikes by ambulance staff and some NHS workers have been called off after members of two unions voted to accept the Scottish Government’s most recent pay deal. After initially pausing
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PM refuses to rule out extending anti-strike laws to nursing and other emergency service staff
Rishi Sunak is not ruling out extending “tough” new anti-strike laws to prevent walkouts by emergency service workers such as nurses. The Prime Minister said “we’re looking at all options”
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Mental health staff to work in ambulances and 999 call centres to ease crisis situations
Mental health nurses and psychiatrists are to work in 999 call centres and ambulances as demand for crisis care has soared. The move, which was announced as part of NHS
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