Full list reveals where 999 workers are on strike
, Mr Taylor said: “This is not something NHS leaders would ever say lightly, but many now tell us that they cannot guarantee patient safety.Is your region affected?The North East Ambulance Service urged locals to use their services wisely and said it will not be able to respond to all calls of a serious nature.
Across the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust , Unison and GMB members have today headed out to the picket lines. Different illnesses will be treated differently and NHS bosses have issues guidance on what to do if you think you need an ambulance.These are for the most life-threatening emergencies, such as cardiac arrest and these will be responded to.category 2 incidentsThis would include people who have severe abdominal pain, have suffered a fall, or patients who can be treated in their own homes.
Military personnel are being drafted in to provide support on ambulance calls during the strike but will not drive ambulances on blue lights for the most serious calls.
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