The trust declared a critical incident
The medical director at Nottingham's hospitals has said he is 'very worried' about nurse and paramedic strikes after the trust declared a critical incident. Members of the Royal College of Nursing in the city are set to walk out for the second time in a week in a dispute over pay on Tuesday, December 20.
Dr Keith Girling, medical director at Nottingham University Hospitals said Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital had become "gridlocked", with 20 ambulance crews at one point waiting to hand over patients at A&E. Last Thursday, 530 nurses and healthcare assistants were absent from NUH due to the strikes, resulting in almost 1,500 procedures being postponed.Dr Girling told Nottinghamshire Live he was worried about the impacts of upcoming strike action this week.
Strikes at EMAS, which are also scheduled for December 28, could mean people with non-life-threatening calls, such as people who have fallen, may not be responded to. Dr Girling added: "We're very worried about the paramedics strike on Wednesday because what we're concerned about is that patients will come to ED by default because they can't phone an ambulance.
On the picket line last week, nurses spoke of "suffering on the wards", with one senior nurse saying she sometimes worked for 12 hours without a break. Dr Girling said that that was "not what we want for our staff".
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rapha Festive 500: smash this modern classic winter riding challenge with our top tipsOur advice on how best to juggle 500km of riding in eight days around hangovers and a belly full of festive foodstuffs
Read more »
Beckham leaves Qatari bosses 'exasperated' over Neville interview and 'angry' over return for £120m feeBeckham's employers were hoping the former Manchester United star would speak out more on their behalf. They're not happy with their return for £120m...
Read more »
NI health trust bosses outline latest measures to tackle ongoing crisis'In the meantime, we cannot passively accept the status quo, with all that it means for patient care and safety'
Read more »
New CCTV cameras in Chesterfield are cutting crime, says councilCouncil bosses say Chesterfield has seen a drop in shoplifting and antisocial behaviour.
Read more »
Rail bosses and unions face commuter fury with no services from 40 stations, despite there being no strikesRail bosses and unions have been slammed by commuters today for running no trains from over 40 stations in London and the wider South even tough no strike action is being held.
Read more »
Airport bosses don't know how many of their border force staff will strike until they walk outAirport bosses don't know how many of their border force staff will strike until they walk out 👉 The walkouts will take place over some of the busiest days of the year for air travel
Read more »