Staff that work caring for Edinburgh's most vulnerable could go on strike over cuts to the council's Monitoring and Response Service Unit.
Workers who respond to emergency situations that include elderly service users falling or requiring medical attention are part of the section that is being affected. Those who use the service have an alarm and other devices that can be triggered if an emergency situation arises at home, with specialist workers ready to respond if they need attention.
Unite the union confirmed that they are balloting their members. The ballot involving over 20 members opened on Wednesday, 20 July, and closes on 3 August and could lead to strike action taking place in the coming weeks..
