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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 22, 2022

When are ambulance workers going on strike?

Strikes are planned for 6 February when workers will likely hold the biggest strike

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

Every date of the UK strikes in December from rail to nurses

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

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

Ambulance strikes: What level of service is available in your area today?

NHS staff belonging to the GMB, Unite and Unison unions on the picket line in protest at low wages as public urged to only dial 999 in cases of life-threatening illness

The Independent UK · 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

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

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 service strikes result of 'really dangerous situation' warns County Durham paramedic

Paramedic John Lennon warned strikes were the result of an NHS that is "falling apart" - and he urged to Government to act

Chronicle Live · 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