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The Latest Breaking News on Long waits persist for Victorian ambulances, surgery

The Leader podcast: Real impact of ambulance strikes

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

Evening Standard

The Nottinghamian: Ambulance workers walk out and Victoria Centre consider changes

Take a look at the Nottinghamian newsletter from Wednesday, December 21

Nottingham Post

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.

Reuters

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

People should drive suspected stroke victims to hospital during the ambulance strike on Wednesday if they think it is safe to do so, a top doctor said.Dr Adrian Boyle, president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, also warned that patients are already dying because of delays in the NHS.The…

Evening Standard

Don't get drunk: UK govt urges caution amid ambulance strike

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

The Independent UK

Ambulance drivers on why they are striking

'I am striking to try and sort the NHS out'

Wales Online

Paramedic strikes: Why ambulance workers are staging walkout

As well as going on strike today, ambulance service staff will also be taking industrial action on Wednesday, December 28

Bristol Post

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Loose Women's Denise Welch brands NHS a 'disaster' amid paramedics strike

Denise Welch slammed the government on Loose Women today as she branded the health service a 'disaster' after thousands of ambulance workers, including paramedics and call handlers, are striking in England and Wales

Daily Mirror

‘We’re striking to save it’: Meet the picket line paramedics warning ambulance service at ‘breaking point’

Striking NHS workers accuses goverment of having ‘hollowed out’ the health service

The Independent UK

Nottinghamshire hospital's urgent treatment centre has busiest ever day

A critical incident has been declared across the county

Nottingham Post

Striking ambulance workers forced to leave picket line to attend emergencies

Thousands of workers, including paramedics and call handlers, are walking out in a row over pay and conditions

The Independent UK

The Standard View: If the government has an NHS strikes game plan, it is well disguised

Having a stroke? Get someone to drive you to A&E. Only if it is safe to do so, of course. Such is the state of the NHS as ambulance workers, paramedics, technicians, call handlers and other staff in parts of the country walk out.

Evening Standard

When are the ambulance strikes 2023? Dates and areas of industrial action

Industrial action is planned for January, February and March. Here’s what you can expect if you need to call 999.

Evening Standard

Ambulance strike – live: Fears of A&E ‘rebound’ in days after drivers walk out

The government has called the strike ‘deeply regrettable’

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Paramedics: Strikes are last resort as no-one is taking us seriously

One ambulance worker described as ‘excruciating’ the pressure faced by health trusts.

The Independent UK

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

Liverpool Echo

Paramedics and ambulance staff strike in Liverpool latest as workers join picket lines

Staff from North West Ambulance Service stand alongside NHS nurses, healthcare assistants and admin workers

The Independent UK

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.

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Daily Mirror

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.

The Independent UK

Woman, 93, left ‘screaming in pain’ waiting 25 hours for ambulance before strike action

Wales Ambulance Service apologises for long wait after distressing images show pensioner lying on floor

Wales Online

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.

The Independent UK

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

Everything you need to know about the ambulance strikes

Strikes to take place on 21, 28 December, 23 January and 6 February

Chronicle Live

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

The Independent UK

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

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