Nurses to hold their biggest strike in NHS history
But it seems almost certain the walkout will increase the backlog in non-urgent hospital treatment - a record seven million people are already on the waiting list in England.
And because a series of individual ballots were held at NHS trusts and boards rather than one national ballot, nurses at more than 40% of England's hospitals, mental health and community services are not entitled to strike because the turnout was too low in those votes. It is seen by the union as a way of limiting the disruption to patients, while keeping the pressure on the government.
In England and Wales, NHS staff, including nurses, have been given a rise of at least £1,400 - worth about 4% on average for nurses.Strike action has been suspended in Scotland however after the government there made a'Strike last thing patients need' He pointed out the government had met the recommendations of the independent NHS Pay Review Body in giving its award.
The Welsh government said it was unable to enter pay talks without extra funding from the UK government.
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