Thousands of patients will face the misery of cancelled operations after nurses decided to go ahead with December strikes over pay
As many as 100,000 nurses will go on strike for the first time in 105 years this Thursday and next Tuesday, after talks between their union and the government over pay demands broke down.
And Royal Mail strikes are causing further headaches for patients, who would normally get letters in the post telling them their operation was being rearranged with at least two days' notice. Ministers have said that people should still try to seek medical treatment if they need it on the days of the strike. NHS bosses are currently trying to get nurses to staff accident and emergency centres, even on strike days, even though nurses who treat minor injuries and help sort A&E patients are planning to take part in the strike.
She said: “Trusts have been rescheduling operations and appointments. They will try to give patients at least a couple of days’ notice if their operation is to be rescheduled.” The Royal College of Nursing wants a five percent pay rise above retail inflation for its members, meaning a hike of 19.2 percent.
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