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Scots nurses have been undervalued for years – give them the raise they deserve

Scotland's nurses have more than proven their worth over lockdown despite years of below-inflation pay rises, writes Record View.

Daily Record

Paramedics on picket line rush to help motorcyclist who fell off his bike

Ambulance crews in Weymouth, Dorset, rushed to the aid of a motorcyclist who fell off his bike while blowing his horn in support of them during their strike action on Wednesday

Daily Mirror

Children's hospital branded a 'war zone' with kids lying across the floors and large queues

The father had to queue for 40 minutes at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, with his child not triaged for a further hour

Wales Online

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Demoralised doctors in Wales consider industrial action for first time

It comes after thousands of medical staff across Wales have taken strike action over pay and patient safety

Wales Online

'Tories are threat to patients in failure to listen to real concerns and invest'

If the Tories were prepared to listen they would realise frontline workers are not just striking for better wages but because they fear for the future of the NHS they so proudly serve

Daily Mirror

Doctors in Wales consider striking for first time

BMA Cymru’s Dr Iona Collins said the Welsh Government needed to ‘wake up to the crisis in the medical workforce and take serious action’.

The Independent UK

Government ‘could fast-track NHS pay rise next year’ after union stalemate

Thousands of nurses picketed on Tuesday while ambulance staff staged their biggest strike in 30 years on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

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'Ambulance drivers saved my life and do it for what the PM sees as small change'

I remember the loud clamour of the siren, the comforting words of the paramedic and the swerving, jolting ride through rush-hour traffic, writes the Mirror's Paul Routledge

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak has 'abdicated all responsibility' as striking workers 'dying to save NHS'

As ambulance workers walked out on Wednesday, No10 was again accused of blocking any progress as Unite said the Government could have ended strikes but “chose not to”

Daily Mirror

Paramedics share heartbreaking reality of life on frontline of ambulance service

"The longest I've had is 28 hours of someone waiting for an emergency ambulance"

Liverpool Echo

Terrifying reality facing paramedics on the frontline of NHS crisis

Ambulance workers explained the horrific conditions that have led them to take strike action

Liverpool Echo

UK government urges caution amid ambulance strike, warns against sports, getting drunk

Thousands of ambulance workers in Britain began a one-day strike on Wednesday, with unions and the government swapping accusations of blame for putting lives at risk.

Radio France Internationale

Full list of NHS Trusts to declare critical incidents amid 'unprecedented pressure'

Hospital and ambulance trusts up and down the country have been declaring 'critical incidents' as pressure mounts amid a mass walkout from ambulance workers today

Daily Mirror

"None of us want to be here but we're struggling": The stories of striking ambulance workers

"I have a family at home and I'm using food banks."

Manchester Evening News

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'I know how dedicated you are' - North East public sends messages of support to striking NHS workers

Members of the public have added messages of support to an open letter for striking NHS workers.

Chronicle Live

Pharmacist advises whether paracetamol or ibuprofen is best during winter lurgy season

The expert explained which medicine is best to take for a temperature, a cough, blocked nose or body aches - and advised that there are some cases where other options are best

The Independent UK

NHS braced for ‘worst’ chaos ahead as strike knock-on effect hits hospitals

‘As this week’s strike action draws to a close, the disruption is far from over,’ NHS leaders warn

Evening Standard

NHS disruption ‘far from over’ and will continue beyond strike days, warn NHS leaders

NHS leaders are urging the government to have ‘urgent, serious talks’ with unions on pay

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Family's hope that brave Shiremoor four-year-old battling cancer will be home for Christmas

Olivia Hughes-Smith was diagnosed with leukaemia in August after feeling pain in her leg

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Paramedics on the picket lines say Government 'has head in the sand' amid warnings about NHS staff leaving at 'alarming rate'

Paramedics on the picket lines in Newcastle and Gateshead urged the Government to reconsider its pay offer for NHS workers.

Nottingham Post

Striking Nottingham ambulance staff say patient safety is 'being compromised every day'

'People are dying in corridors and it needs to stop'

Evening Standard

The Leader podcast: Real impact of ambulance strikes

Drive suspected stroke victims to A&E, says top doctor

Wales Online

How long do strep A, Covid and flu last?

Strep A, Covid and flu are responsible for a lot of people getting ill in the run-up to Christmas — the question is will you be better for the big day?

Leeds Live

Asda extends Blue Light emergency service discount until new deadline

Those working in certain sectors, including the emergency services, can get 10 percent off their shop.

Reuters

Thousands of UK ambulance staff strike as public urged to avoid risks

Thousands of ambulance workers in England and Wales walked out over pay on Wednesday, increasing the strain on a state-funded health service a day after nurses went on strike, as government ministers advised the public to avoid taking risks.

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