The government says the continued action is 'disappointing' and puts further pressure on the NHS.
Ambulance staff with the Unite union in the South East have taken to picket lines in a continuing dispute over pay.and lump sum offer to NHS staff in England last month.
The Department of Health & Social Care said it was "disappointing" and would put "more pressure" on the NHS. The action - affecting South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust and South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust - began at midday on Tuesday and will end at 22:00 BST, with staff joining picket lines in areas including Northfleet, Portsmouth and Banstead.The government had offered a 5% pay rise for 2023-24 and a one-off payment of at least £1,655 to top up last year's salary.between the government and 14 health unions representing all NHS staff apart from doctors and dentists.
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