The Latest Breaking News from Steve Barclay

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 · Dec 22, 2022

'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 · Dec 22, 2022

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 · Dec 22, 2022

Paramedics open up about the horror of patients dying after ambulance delays

Striking staff on Greater Manchester picket lines also speak out on why they are taking action

Manchester Evening News · Dec 21, 2022

5 times brazen Health Secretary refused to accept blame for NHS strikes

The Government has continued to resist pleas for pay talks, despite the heads of the Royal College of Nursing and ambulance unions saying they would call off walkouts if ministers got round the table

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

Public urged to use ‘common sense’ as ambulance workers strike

Thousands of paramedics and ambulance workers are on strike in England and Wales in a row over pay and conditions.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Don't get 'blind drunk' at Christmas parties during ambulance strikes, NHS boss warns

Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the public need to be 'sensible' during a 'difficult day' as more than 10,000 emergency workers from Unite, Unison and GMB unions stage walkouts over pay.

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

Public urged to use 'common sense' as ambulance workers strike

Ambulance workers and paramedics are striking today, which has sparked warnings that people should not get "blind drunk". However, people should still call 999 if they are in a life-threatening condition.

Wales Online · Dec 21, 2022

Steve Barclay accuses unions of choosing to ‘inflict harm’ on patients

Health secretary urges public to take ‘extra care’ as 25,000 ambulance staff walk out

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Ambulance strikes: What are the demands and what is the government offering?

Industrial action by emergency service personnel biggest of its kind for 30 years

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022