Ambulance service strike action
While ambulances will still be available on these days, the service asks the public to support them to ensure they are available for people with life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
Typical emergencies include cardiac arrest, loss of consciousness, fits that aren’t stopping, breathing difficulties, severe bleeding or allergic reactions and serious head injuries.
Other patients requiring hospital treatment will likely be asked to take alternative transport, such as a taxi or get a lift from family or friends.
Equally, people are asked to use 111.nhs.uk, their GP, Urgent Treatment Centres or local pharmacy for help with non-urgent health concerns.
This is all the more important as strike action on the 11th January will see more staff striking in more service areas. There will be reduced ambulance crews but also reduced 999 and 111 call handling staff and fewer staff in Patient Transport Service (PTS).
Patients who have PTS bookings on 11th January 2023 will only now be available for renal, oncology and palliative care appointments. Providers will be in touch to inform you if your appointment is being cancelled or to advise if you need to seek alternative transport.
