- Ambulance staff in England are planning further strike dates in January.
- NHS Providers has called for “real conversation” with unions to help the NHS.
- Saffron Cordery called the possibility of more, prolonged strike action
After ambulance workers planned two additional strike dates in January, NHS Providers, which represents trusts in England, urged the government to hold “serious talks” with unions to prevent “even more pressure” from being placed on the NHS.
Saffron Cordery, CEO of NHS Providers, issued a statement in which she stated: “We’ve already witnessed major disruption to patient services with thousands of appointments being delayed or cancelled, with the effect from this week’s strike action likely to be felt for days to come.
“And we know that ambulance staff don’t want to be striking either, but feel driven to take this step.”
She called the possibility of more, prolonged strike action by more health unions in January “very worrisome” if discussions break down.
“There are no winners in this situation. Serious talks must take place between health ministers and unions – and fast,” she said.
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