Industrial Action – 6th and 7th February 2023

The Royal College of Nursing has confirmed that its members will take part in industrial action, at NHS organisations, including WWL, on Monday 6th February and 7th February 2023 between the hours of 8am – 8pm.

Following successful ballots at three separate Trusts in Greater Manchester, this industrial action will take place at WWL, Tameside and The Christie. North West Ambulance colleagues in Unite and the GMB will also be taking part in strike action on 6th February.

Please be assured that robust plans are in place to continue to maintain a focus on protecting essential life and limb services such as Accident and Emergency (A&E), Maternity, Emergency Theatres, and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). These tried and tested plans are in place to manage any disruption, and patient safety, as always, will continue to remain our top priority.

If you have an appointment planned for either of the dates that strike action is planned, unless otherwise advised directly by WWL, all patients are asked to attend their appointments as normal. You do not need to contact WWL, anyone whose appointments or care may be impacted will be contacted directly by our teams to reschedule a new date as soon as possible.  

If you need medical care or advice, please visit NHS 111 Online or call the NHS 111 helpline.

Please contact NHS 111 if:

  • You need medical help fast, but it's not a 999 emergency.
  • You don't know who to call for medical help or you don't have a GP to call.
  • You think you need to go to A&E or another NHS urgent care service; or.
  • You require health information or reassurance about what to do next.
  • Our emergency services remain open for those who need urgent care during this period.