A planned 48-hour nurse strike that would affect NHS services across Nottinghamshire have been paused after ministers agreed to meet with union bosses. In a joint statement, the government and Royal College for Nursing (RCN) said they were entering a process of intensive talks on Wednesday, February 22.
"Both sides are committed to finding a fair and reasonable settlement that recognises the vital role that nurses and nursing play in the National Health Service and the wider economic pressures facing the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister’s priority to halve inflation," they said.
"The talks will focus on pay, terms and conditions, and productivity enhancing reforms. The Health Secretary will meet with the Royal College of Nursing on Wednesday to begin talks. The Royal College of Nursing will pause strike action during these talks.”