The NHS is facing another period of significant disruption this week, with potentially appointments and procedures postponed across the county due to the latest round of industrial action by junior doctors.
Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) have voted to take industrial action at the majority of NHS Trusts across England, including two Trusts serving Derby and Derbyshire.
Industrial action is planned to take place at EMAS on Monday 20 February 2023 to Tuesday 21 February 2023, with more than one union taking part.
In recent weeks, trade unions representing NHS staff across the country have been balloting their members and advised the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care that they are in dispute over the 2022/23 pay award and patient safety concerns. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) announced that strike action will be taking place in some parts of the country on Thursday 15 December and Tuesday 20 December but this will not affect every area or employer.