Ambulance Strike Sees Brits Told to Drink Less, Avoid Risks
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Strike action by nurses and ambulance workers add to a growing crisis in the NHS.
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People in Britain have been told to drink less alcohol, avoid “risky activity” and call 999 only if there’s a life threatening situation, as nurses and ambulance workers go on strike over pay.
Will Quince, minister for health and secondary care, said he has “been really clear with unions that there is a minimum service level” that they need to provide during the industrial action, with staff expected to attend the most pressing emergencies.