More than 800 out-patient appointments at hospitals were rescheduled in the north west as a result of Wednesday's strike action by ambulance service workers, published NHS data shows.
The figure - 827 in total - can be revealed as the GMB union, one of three unions to take action in Greater Manchester this week, announced a planned post-Christmas strike by its ambulance worker members on December 28 has been suspended after 'amazing' public support.
A further date for strike action, however, has been scheduled for January 11, said GMB's national secretary Rachel Harrison. Unison last night announced members would stage two fresh strikes in the dispute over pay and staffing - on January 11 and 23. Five ambulance services will be affected, including London, Yorkshire, the North West, North East and South West.
