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Comment from the Health and Social Care Secretary about todays Ambulance Strikes
Photo is of a North West Ambulance Service Nhs Trust (NWAS) Ambulances. THE UK's Health and Social Care Secretary, Steve Barclay, said:-"Strikes are in nobody's best interests and only cause further disruption for patients, despite contingency measures in place. It is time unions engaged constructively with the Pay Review Body process for 2023/24 and canceled strikes so we can move forward and continue tackling the Covid backlog. I’ve been clear throughout that I remain keen to keep talking to unions about what is fair and affordable for the coming financial year, as well as wider concerns around conditions and workload so we can make the NHS a better place to work."
The next NHS Ambulance Workers' strike action is being held on:- ► 20 February 2023 - Ambulance Workers who are members of GMB. ► 22 February 2023 - Ambulance Workers who are members of Unite. ► 6 March 2023 - Ambulance Workers who are part of GMB and Unite. ► 20 March 2023 - Ambulance Workers who are part of GMB and Unite. On strike days, patients should only call 999 if seriously ill or injured, and there is a risk to life. Ambulances will be dispatched where clinically appropriate. For all other healthcare needs support will be available through NHS 111 online, via the NHS 111 helpline, or at your local GP or Pharmacy. The NHS.UK website has more information on when to call:- 999 and when to go to:- A&E.
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