Good Morning Britain's Dr Hilary Jones has issued advice over who should ring 999 during today's ambulance strike.
Thousands of ambulance workers, including those from the North East, went on strike on Wednesday in a dispute with the Government over pay. Paramedics, call handlers, drivers and technicians from the Unison and GMB unions are taking part in strikes across a 24-hour period, though paramedics will continue to attend the most serious calls.
On Wednesday morning, ITV Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley asked Dr Hilary who is "allowed" to call 999 today. The doctor replied: "It's very difficult for people to decide that for themselves, if you've got a life-threatening, life or limb, situation then your advice is to call 999 as usual.
