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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Thomas and Kate Devlin

NHS strikes: Patient safety fears could stop nurses joining further coordinated walkouts

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Nurses could refuse to carry out any further strikes alongside other health workers because of fears over patient safety, The Independent has learnt.

A mass walkout billed as the largest strike in NHS history is due to take place on Monday as tens of thousands of nurses, paramedics and 999 call handlers walk out in a bid to force ministers to the negotiating table.

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