Ambulance service (NWAS) industrial action information Wednesday 11 January

NWAS staff are taking part in industrial action today from 12:01am to 11:59pm.

While ambulances will still be available, again, we are asking the public to support us by only calling 999 for life-threatening injuries or illnesses. This will ensure that ambulances are free for those people who really need our help.

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.

You should use 111.nhs.uk, your GP or local pharmacy for help with non-urgent health concerns.

This is all the more important as we will see more of our staff striking in more service areas today. We’ll have reduced ambulance crews but also reduced 999 and 111 call handling staff and fewer staff in our patient transport service.