Hospital appointments postponed as nurses in North Yorkshire prepare to walkout on strike

It's amid a long running dispute over pay

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 3rd Feb 2023

A number of operations and appointments have been postponed at hospitals in North Yorkshrie, as nurses prepare to walkout on strike.

They'll join picket lines on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th February in a long running dispute over pay and job conditions.

York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust said: " the trust has prepared for the impact of any industrial action with plans to continue to deliver safe care for patients"

Simon Morritt, Chief Executive, said: “We have postponed a number of operations and appointments over the period of strike action.

"Patients affected by this have been contacted directly, so if you have an appointment with us and have not been contacted please attend for your procedure or appointment as planned.

“During industrial action it is more important than ever that patients consider using appropriate, alternative, services.

"If they are unsure of which service they need they can contact NHS 111 by phone or online at 111.nhs.uk to make sure they get the right care in the right place.

"This will help ensure that emergency care and attention is available for those that need it most.”

Nurses will be joined by ambulance staff in Yorkshire, who are also walking out on Monday, amid their own pay row.

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