More ambulance workers to strike after early May bank holiday
Unite union announces industrial action across the south of England and West Midlands. Source link
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England’s new ambulance numbers not 800 promised, figures show
Comparing NHS England figures with trust FOI responses suggests many, if not all, are replacements. The number of vehicles NHS England is buying for the North East Ambulance Trust (NEAS), for example, matches the figure in the trust’s FOI response for NHS England-funded replacements. Source link
East of England Ambulance Service: NF graffiti at HQ
A trust accused of institutional racism has said its initial investigation into the incident fell short. Source link
NHS and ambulance staff in Scotland accept latest pay offer
GMB Scotland said its members accepted the improved pay offer by a majority of 59.7%. Source link
NHS Wales: Falls project avoids 50 needless ambulance callouts
The “falls” car has covered 2,200 miles (about 3,540km) since January and includes equipment to lift people safely.Janice John, a St John Ambulance Cymru falls assistant, used the specialist gear to help lift Mr Davies, who has dementia, after he fell while walking to the bathroom at his home in Haverfordwest. “We checked him over and … Read more
Ambulance strikes: Unite union suspends action in England
These assurances related to “a confirmation that any deal will include new money, rather than placing further pressure on NHS budgets”, the union said, as well as an “indication that discussions about ‘efficiencies’ and ‘productivity savings’ will not result in attacks on the conditions of NHS staff”. Source link
Two unions suspend ambulance strikes in England as talks reopen
Unison and GMB suspend strike in England but action from Unite members to go ahead as planned on Monday. Source link
Ambulance waits putting disabled children’s lives at risk, doctors warn
Despite their child being classed as a priority, parents have told BBC News they face the difficult decision to wait for an ambulance or take them, often in a life-threatening condition, to hospital themselves – a risk because of the huge amounts of equipment needed to keep them alive, Source link
