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Public warned against ‘risky activity’ as ambulance strikes send NHS into meltdown

In the West Midlands ‘extreme pressure’ forced A&E departments to turn patients away

The Independent UK

Deaths in ambulances DOUBLE in a year amid hell on the 999 frontline as crews strike

Grim figures from NHS England reveal that 93 people died while being transferred from ambulances to the wards in 2021/22, compared to 40 the previous year

Daily Mirror

Just 1 in 10 people blame nurses for NHS strike as pressure mounts on government

Poll find majority blame government as NHS chiefs urge Rishi Sunak to come to the table

The Independent UK

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How ambulance service strikes will affect patients in Greater Manchester

North West Ambulance Service says it will 'use military support where appropriate'

Manchester Evening News

Half of Nottinghamshire's ambulance staff could walk out in upcoming strike

Tens of thousands of staff are expected to strike across England and Wales

Nottingham Post

Gran who went to A&E with chest pains 'forced to wait 13 hours' for hospital bed

The 59-year-old, from Sale, had felt poorly with chest pains and was driven to Wythenshawe Hospital by her daughter just after noon on Friday

Manchester Evening News

The Leader podcast: NHS strikes nurse speaks out

Soldiers drafted in to cover 999

Evening Standard

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Rishi Sunak refuses to budge on NHS pay as strikes continue

PM says rises could make inflation worse and states politicians should not ‘cut across’ independent pay review process

The Guardian - UK

Prudhoe nurse made 'difficult decision' to strike after 10 hour wait in hospital corridor with son

She said the strike was about working conditions and patient safety as well as pay

Chronicle Live

Health Secretary Steve Barclay slammed for 'insulting' response to NHS strikes

The Health Secretary "refused to discuss pay", according to Unite

Liverpool Echo

'We can't pay for groceries with claps': Second NHS nursing strike sees key workers determined to fight for pay and safety

On picket lines in the North East, NHS nurses said they'd continue to fight for a fair pay rise.

Chronicle Live

Nottingham nurses 'exhausted and angry' as 85-year-old patient waited 52 hours for a bed

Nurses returned to the picket line on Tuesday (December 20) in a second day of strikes over pay

Nottingham Post

Glasgow health board urges public not to go to A&E unless case is urgent due to 'significant pressures'

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) made the plea after an increase in patient attendance over the last few days.

Glasgow Live

Rishi Sunak refuses to bow to pressure over NHS pay as more strikes loom

The PM has insisted he will not reopen the independent pay review process

Evening Standard

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Daily Mirror

6 key moments from Rishi Sunak's final 2022 appearance in front of MPs

The Prime Minister was grilled by senior MPs on the Commons Liaison Committee on topics including the Rwanda deportation scheme, foreign policy, a hike in fuel duty, the cost-of-living crisis, and widespread strikes facing the country

The Independent UK

Eight of England’s 10 ambulance services declare critical incidents ahead of paramedic strikes

NHS leaders express ‘deep worry’ over level of harm and risk to patients as Sunak urged to reopen pay talks

Wales Online

Who will and who won't get an ambulance on the days of the strikes

Some patients might have to make their own way to hospital as services will be severely impacted

Wales Online

Warning not to drink alcohol, play contact sport or make unnecessary car journeys during ambulance strike

People are being warned to avoid "risky activity" during a walk-out by ambulance workers

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The Independent UK

Hospitals to turn A&E patients away after declaring critical incident

Exclusive: NHS region ‘overwhelmed’ by emergency care demand admits patients are being harmed

Evening Standard

Public warned to ‘take no risks’ as NHS strikes hit

Neil Kinnock understood that Labour was about to lose – and lose big. But two days before the 1983 general election, the then shadow education secretary (with sights on higher office) delivered, politics aside, one of the finest pieces of oratory by any British politician since the war. Speaking from…

Chronicle Live

When you should call 999 in the North East during December Ambulance strikes and what cover will there be

The North East Ambulance Service - which has declared a critical incident - urges the public to only dial 999 if life is under threat during strike

The Independent UK

Brain cancer: Seven possible symptoms to be aware of

From seizures to sudden weakness or speech disturbances, these are some of the red flags that could indicate the onset of the condition

Evening Standard

London teenager returns to school after year of disruption after treatment at first ‘post-Covid clinic’

A teenager who missed a year of school due to long Covid has returned to full-time education after receiving treatment at the NHS's first "post-Covid service".

Chronicle Live

NHS warns that people should cut down on drinking before strikes hit ambulance service

The warnings come ahead of Wednesday's planned industrial action, as NHS staff continue their long-standing dispute over pay and working conditions

Manchester Evening News

PM Rishi Sunak urged to reopen talks as NHS admits 'deep worry' patients can't be kept safe during strikes

'On health grounds alone, it is clear we have entered dangerous territory'

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