Public should avoid ‘risky activity’ during ambulance strikes, says minister
A UK health minister has urged the public to avoid “any risky activity” during ambulance staff walkouts in England and Wales on Wednesday, as hospital trusts reported a surge in critical incidents within the NHS.
More than 10,000 ambulance workers affiliated with the country’s three main trade unions — GMB, Unite and Unison — are expected to go on strike this week due to concerns over pay and working conditions.
The move comes as thousands of nurses, represented by the Royal College of Nursing, started their 12-hour strike action across England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Tuesday.
This story originally appeared on: Financial Times - Author:Sarah Neville
