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NHS strike dates for nurses, ambulance staff and junior doctors NHS strike dates for nurses, ambulance staff and junior doctors
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NHS workers including nurses and junior doctors are taking part in strikes, but ambulance staff have called off their strikes in early March. More than 36,000 junior doctors are set to strike on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in England.
What pay deals do striking NHS workers want, and what does it mean for patients? Other NHS workers - including nurses and ambulance staff - have already taken strike action over the past few months.
When are NHS staff striking?When are NHS staff striking?
Ambulance staff
The three unions which represent ambulance staff, Unison, the GMB and Unite, have all called off strikes which were scheduled for 6 March and 8 March in England and Wales.
However, in Northern Ireland, Unite's ambulance staff are planning to strike on 16 March.
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Members of the British Medical Association in England are to strike on 13, 14 and 15 March.Members of the British Medical Association in England are to strike on 13, 14 and 15 March.
Ambulance staff
Further ambulance-staff strikes in England and Wales, scheduled in March, were called off by the three unions - Unison, the GMB and Unite - while pay talks are on.
In Northern Ireland, Unite's ambulance staff are still planning to strike on 16 March.
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The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called off a strike after the government agreed to enter pay talks.The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called off a strike after the government agreed to enter pay talks.
The action had been due to last 48 hours from 06:00 GMT on Wednesday 1 March. Members at half the hospitals, mental health and community services in England were expected to take part.
In Scotland, the RCN and GMB unions postponed strike action for talks about a pay offer.In Scotland, the RCN and GMB unions postponed strike action for talks about a pay offer.
What do strikes mean for patients?What do strikes mean for patients?
Junior doctors
Consultants will be brought in to provide some cover but the NHS is warning of "major disruption and thousands of patients may face postponements to their treatment".
NHS advice is to dial 999 in an emergency and attend hospital appointments unless told otherwise.
Emergency care will remain available
Newborns and people needing critical or trauma care will be prioritised
Anyone needing urgent care should dial 111
GP services will not be directly affected, so patients should attend GP appointments
Some hospital dentists will also be on strike
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The advice remains to call 999 in an emergency. If ambulance staff take part in further strikes, the advice remains to call 999 in an emergency.
The most life-threatening situations - such as cardiac arrest - will be sent an ambulanceThe most life-threatening situations - such as cardiac arrest - will be sent an ambulance
Serious conditions not obviously life-threatening might not be immediately attendedSerious conditions not obviously life-threatening might not be immediately attended
Less urgent calls - such as women in late-stage labour - will not be prioritisedLess urgent calls - such as women in late-stage labour - will not be prioritised
Those who fall, or suffer other non-life-threatening injuries, are unlikely to receive 999 care.Those who fall, or suffer other non-life-threatening injuries, are unlikely to receive 999 care.
What will ambulances respond to on strike days?What will ambulances respond to on strike days?
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If nurses take part in further strikes, life-preserving treatment must be provided.If nurses take part in further strikes, life-preserving treatment must be provided.
However, before the 1 March strike was called off, NHS services were asked to use non-RCN nurses, or other health professionals instead. Only once those avenues were exhausted would the RCN agree to provide cover.
Pre-booked treatments such as hernia repair, hip replacements and outpatient clinics were expected to be severely affected.Pre-booked treatments such as hernia repair, hip replacements and outpatient clinics were expected to be severely affected.
What calls will ambulances answer on strike day?
What pay rises do NHS workers want?What pay rises do NHS workers want?
Junior doctors in England want a pay rise of 35%, to make up up for what they describe as a 26% drop in earnings once inflation is taken account since 2008.
For nurses, the RCN wants a pay rise of 5% above inflation - although it said it may meet the government "halfway".For nurses, the RCN wants a pay rise of 5% above inflation - although it said it may meet the government "halfway".
Junior doctors in England want a pay rise to make up for what they describe as a 26% drop in earnings once inflation is taken account since 2008.
Ambulance workers and physiotherapists also want above-inflation pay rises, but unions have not named a figure.Ambulance workers and physiotherapists also want above-inflation pay rises, but unions have not named a figure.
The government says the demands are unaffordable. It says pay rises are decided by independent pay review bodies.The government says the demands are unaffordable. It says pay rises are decided by independent pay review bodies.
NHS staff in England, Northern Ireland and Wales have already received an average increase of 4.75%. The lowest paid were guaranteed a rise of at least £1,400NHS staff in England, Northern Ireland and Wales have already received an average increase of 4.75%. The lowest paid were guaranteed a rise of at least £1,400
In Wales an extra 3% has since been offered on top - although some unions have rejected thisIn Wales an extra 3% has since been offered on top - although some unions have rejected this
In Scotland, a pay offer averaging 7.5% has been accepted by some unionsIn Scotland, a pay offer averaging 7.5% has been accepted by some unions
Fourteen health unions, representing more than a million NHS workers in England, said they would no longer work with the NHS Pay Review Body on 2023-24 pay.Fourteen health unions, representing more than a million NHS workers in England, said they would no longer work with the NHS Pay Review Body on 2023-24 pay.
Are pay review bodies completely independent?Are pay review bodies completely independent?
What's the gap between public and private sector pay?What's the gap between public and private sector pay?
How much are NHS workers paid?How much are NHS workers paid?
Junior doctorsJunior doctors
The starting salary for a junior doctor in England is £29,000. After finishing their second year of training they earn more than £40,000 on average.The starting salary for a junior doctor in England is £29,000. After finishing their second year of training they earn more than £40,000 on average.
Doctors at this level earned about £14,000 in extra payments - for things like unsociable hours - in the year to September 2022, according to NHS Digital.Doctors at this level earned about £14,000 in extra payments - for things like unsociable hours - in the year to September 2022, according to NHS Digital.
By the end of their training, which can last 15 years for some, basic pay is more than £53,000.By the end of their training, which can last 15 years for some, basic pay is more than £53,000.
Ambulance workersAmbulance workers
Ambulance workers include paramedics, emergency care assistants and call handlers.Ambulance workers include paramedics, emergency care assistants and call handlers.
The average salary for ambulance staff is £33,779. In the year to September 2022 they earned nearly £13,000 in extra payments for things like shift work and overtime.The average salary for ambulance staff is £33,779. In the year to September 2022 they earned nearly £13,000 in extra payments for things like shift work and overtime.
Paramedics in England typically enter the pay scale at band 5, earning about £27,000. After two years they can expect to earn about £34,000.Paramedics in England typically enter the pay scale at band 5, earning about £27,000. After two years they can expect to earn about £34,000.
Workers classed as support staff - such as ambulance technicians and non-emergency ambulance drivers - receive £21,947 on average. In the year to September 2022, they earned extra payments totalling £7,600.Workers classed as support staff - such as ambulance technicians and non-emergency ambulance drivers - receive £21,947 on average. In the year to September 2022, they earned extra payments totalling £7,600.
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The starting salary for a nurse is England is just over £27,000 a year.The starting salary for a nurse is England is just over £27,000 a year.
A nurse with four years' experience could expect to earn close to £33,000. On average nurses took home £4,200 in extra payments in the year to September 2022.A nurse with four years' experience could expect to earn close to £33,000. On average nurses took home £4,200 in extra payments in the year to September 2022.
The most senior nurse consultants can earn up to nearly £55,000.The most senior nurse consultants can earn up to nearly £55,000.
Does the average nurse earn £34,000 a year?Does the average nurse earn £34,000 a year?
PhysiosPhysios
Starting salaries for physios are just above £27,000 in England.Starting salaries for physios are just above £27,000 in England.
The most experienced can earn more than twice that in the NHS. Many combine NHS and private work.The most experienced can earn more than twice that in the NHS. Many combine NHS and private work.
In the year to September 2022, physios received nearly £3,000 in extra payments.In the year to September 2022, physios received nearly £3,000 in extra payments.
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