Nurses in England are taking part in a fresh strike in what they describe as their biggest walkout so far.
The Royal College of Nursing strike affects half of England’s NHS trusts and will last until midnight on Monday. It is the first time areas such as intensive care, chemotherapy and dialysis have been affected. Ministers said the strike would be very disruptive.
This latest 28-hour action comes ahead of a crucial meeting between a number of health unions, ministers and NHS bosses on Tuesday, when the government’s pay offer of 5% will be discussed.
Royal College of Nursing leader Pat Cullen said that nurses “are selfless people, and they are standing up for their patients in an NHS that is totally broken”.
This is the RCN’s third strike this year over recruitment, staff retention and pay.
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