AMBULANCE staff in Lincolnshire are set to strike for four hours tomorrow as part of an ongoing National Health Service pay dispute.
The strike will run between 7am until 11am and this is due to be followed by further action by staff in a trade union during the rest of the week until and including Sunday, November 30.
During the industrial action members of the public are being urged to only call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
Sue Noyes, chief executive at East Midlands Ambulance Service said: “Our contingency plans and negotiations with colleagues and Trade Unions helped us mitigate the impact the previous national strike had on our service approach this time and continue to work in partnership, both regionally and nationally, to ensure we continue to deliver emergency care, save lives and reduce any unnecessary anxiety and concern for our patients.
“The national strike will cause difficulties for all UK ambulance services and the public are reminded to use 999 appropriately during this challenging period.
“The action will affect non life-threatening emergency calls because our priority will have to be those who require an immediate response.
“Other NHS services are available to support people with minor illness or injury – they include NHS 111, general practitioner, local pharmacy or walk-in/urgent care centre.”
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