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Strike action hits more than 88,000 appointments in England – NHS

Industry leaders have implored ministers to resolve the dispute with health workers.

The Independent UK

Hospitals see near-record numbers of medically-fit patients stuck in beds

The discharge rate is just 30% in north-west England.

The Independent UK

Nurses and ambulance workers continue strikes in England and Wales

Future strikes are planned for February and March as unions urged ministers to negotiate on pay.

The Independent UK

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More than 2,600 ambulance workers from Unite to join existing strike

Industrial action on 23 January in England and Wales will coincide with strike by Unison members

The Guardian - UK

NHS under same pressure as during early stages of pandemic

But this time there is 'a worn-out workforce, even higher levels of staff shortages and vacancies'

Wales Online

NHS facing ‘equivalent levels of pressure’ as the pandemic

Exhausted and underresourced staff are experiencing a higher demand for care than ever during a severe flu season, officials said.

The Independent UK

Mental health issues are ‘parallel pandemic’ that NHS is not equipped to tackle, leaders warn

‘We’ve really got to address the significant, unmet need for care’

The Independent UK

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NHS facing its 'darkest Christmas to date' thanks to Strep A, Covid, flu and strikes

Last week figures reveal that one in four ambulance patients in England waited more than an hour to be given to A&E teams at hospitals, whilst the number of patients with flu and Strep A skyrockets

Daily Mirror

NHS ‘close to overheating’ as unions reveal new strike dates for January

Emergency services see ‘intense’ surge in demand, as fresh walkouts by ambulance staff announced

The Independent UK

Rising flu admissions sparks warning of more severe season than pre-pandemic

An average of 1,939 people with flu were in hospital each day last week, up 67% on 1,162 the previous week.

The Independent UK

Christmas could be one of the darkest to date for NHS, say health leaders

Unions have long argued they are striking not just over pay but due to the state of the healthcare system.

The Independent UK

Tories could 'speed up' 2023 NHS wage deal - but still won't talk pay with strikers

Health Secretary Steve Barclay is trying to shift focus onto 2023 pay awards for NHS workers, which will be determined in April. Staff usually get backdated wage boosts from August.

Daily Mirror

Firefighters strike ballot delayed by Royal Mail strikes as ministers warned of further walk outs in 2023

The Fire Brigades Union rejected a 5% pay increase earlier this year

Evening Standard

NHS leaders urge Barclay to negotiate on pay as hospitals face bleak winter

The Government and unions should dial down the rhetoric and reach a deal to safeguard services, NHS chiefs said.

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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

The Independent UK

Sunak ‘really disappointed’ by NHS strikes in run-up to Christmas

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urged unions to consider whether the action was ‘really necessary’.

The Independent UK

Still time for unions to ‘step back’ on strikes – Downing Street

Strikes by nurses and ambulance workers will mean an ‘incredibly challenging and disrupted’ week, unions said.

Wales Online

Nurses strike 'could last six months' warns health leader

Chief executive of NHS Providers urged the Government and unions to come to an agreement on pay

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Evening Standard

NHS faces ‘incredibly challenging’ time as nurses warn strikes could last months

So far, the Government has stood firm on its stance on pay, saying the rise demanded by trade unions is unaffordable.

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of NHS nurses go on strike

Thousands of NHS appointments and operations have been cancelled, with a bank holiday-style service being run in many areas.

The Independent UK

What ambulance strike means for calls, response times and staffing

Ambulance strikes could “make response times incredibly stretched”, NHS Providers chief Saffron Cordery said

The Independent UK

What ambulance strike means for calls, response times and staffing

Ambulance strikes could “make response times incredibly stretched”, NHS Providers chief Saffron Cordery said

Manchester Evening News

Seriously ill patients waiting for ambulances, queues outside hospitals, and now strikes - paramedics tell us why they are walking out

SPECIAL REPORT: Paramedics know they will face criticism for striking as the NHS heads into a difficult winter, but patient safety will only continue to decline if nothing is done, they tell the M.E.N.

The Independent UK

What ambulance strike means for calls, response times and staffing

Ambulance strikes could “make response times incredibly stretched”, NHS Providers chief Saffron Cordery said

The Independent UK

Fears of Christmas chaos as more workers vote to strike

Ambulance workers, railway staff and security officers plan industrial action in festive season

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