Thousands of nurses strike in dispute over pay
NHS England said patients should use services ‘wisely’ by going to NHS 111 online but continuing to call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
NHS England said patients should use services ‘wisely’ by going to NHS 111 online but continuing to call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
NHS England said patients should use services ‘wisely’ by going to NHS 111 online but continuing to call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
NHS leaders fear there will be a ‘cumulative impact’ of each additional strike day.
Some 57% of people said the UK Government is more at fault for the length of the industrial dispute with nurses.
Matt Tacey is to strike on January 18 as a last resort because the Government has failed to enter any meaningful negotiations with nursing unions.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is due to meet union leaders on Wednesday in a bid to avert teacher walkouts.
A look at what strikes are taking place and when.
Gillian Keegan said introducing minimum service levels would protect ‘vulnerable children’ in schools.
Teachers are the latest group of workers to vote for a walkout, joining nurses, railway workers and ambulance staff.
Nine out of 10 teacher members of the National Education Union (NEU) voted for strike action.
The Royal College of Nursing in Wales said action will be taken on February 6 and 7.
Nurses at 55 NHS trusts in England are already scheduled to walk out on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
The National Education Union has declared seven days of walkouts in February and March.
The plea from Downing Street comes as the results of ballots for strikes are due.
GMB leaders will meet on Monday to decide whether to call more strikes among their ambulance members because of a lack of progress in talks.