Midlands East

Ambulance staff belonging to three unions - Gmb , Unison and Unite - are on strike in a dispute over pay.

In Line with previous industrial action, life-threatening 999 Calls will be attended to, but other emergencies may not be, or could face delays.

The biggest day of industrial action for the NHS in this dispute is set to happen on 6 February , when Nurses will walk out too.

Governments say the above-inflation pay rises requested are unaffordable.

Pay rises are decided by independent pay review bodies.

NHS staff in England and Wales - including Nurses - have already received an average increase of 4. 75%. The lowest paid were guaranteed a rise of at least £1,400.

The Welsh Government as a way to avoid strike action, but that was rejected by unions.

Fourteen health unions, representing More Than A Million NHS workers in England, have said on discussions about The Next (2023-24) pay deal until their current demands are met.

In Scotland, a pay offer averaging 7. 5% has been.

In Northern Ireland , the government has said it will give. That is a below-inflation increase for most workers. Pay disputes continue.

Health Secretary Steve Barclay said Monday's industrial action was " hugely disappointing" and despite contingency plans to mitigate risks to patient safety, " there will inevitably be further disruption".

He added: " I have had constructive talks with unions about this coming year's pay process for 2023-24, and am keen to continue talking about what is affordable and fair. "

Speaking on Sky's Sophy Ridge on Sunday, Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said the government was willing to " talk about anything, but they won't talk about pay".

Meanwhile, Unison General Secretary Christina McAnea said a " solution" to The Strike was " staring the government in the face".

The advice remains to call 999 in an emergency.

The Most life-threatening situations - Such as Cardiac Arrest - will be responded to by an ambulance.

Conditions which are serious but not immediately life-threatening might not be attended straight away.

Less urgent Calls - Such as A Woman in late-stage labour - will not be prioritised.

Those who have a fall, or suffer other non-life-threatening injuries, are unlikely to receive 999 care. The NHS 111 service is available.

Some ambulance staff in the Gmb union are on strike in the West Midlands .

Meanwhile The Action by Unison affects London, Yorkshire and the north-west, north-east and south-west of England.

Members of Unite are Walking Out in the West Midlands , East Midlands and north-west and north-east of England as well as in Wales .

Future strikes are also planned.

Ambulance trust workers will be striking on:

Source of news: bbc.com