The NHS is set for a winter of discontent. Health workers across disciplines are set for industrial action which could leave appointments cancelled as they fight for pay rises against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis which has left key staff reliant on food banks.
Services in North East are no different, and will likely be hit hard by strike action - unless there is a resolution to a number of pay disputes in the coming days. On December 15 and December 20, nurses at three of our hospital trusts will walk out - and the latter date could see co-ordinated action with others across the NHS. That would include the RVI. More strikes could follow.
Emergency and life-preserving care will be protected - but there is still likely to be huge disruption, with the Government continuing to urge workers set to strike to carefully consider their decisions. The army is said to be on standby to provide emergency support.
