Almost 1,500 ambulance workers in Wales prepare for second strike day
Almost 1,500 ambulance workers across Wales are to go on strike for the second time in less than a month, with unions invited to discuss a one-off cash payment to
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Health and social care workers in Northern Ireland to join strike action for better pay
Health and social care workers in Northern Ireland are to join a 24-hour strike planned for later this month in a bid for better pay. Trade union Unite said that
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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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Hundreds of appointments hit as nurses take to picket lines in Northern Ireland
Hundreds of appointments and services have been hit as nurses take to the picket lines across Northern Ireland for the second time in a week. Health trusts across the region
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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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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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Social care staff need 41% pay rise to earn same as NHS counterparts – report
Social care staff need a “staggering” pay rise of 41% on average to earn the same amount as their NHS counterparts, research suggests. It would take 23 years of current
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