NHS expects surge in demand after ambulance workers’ strike
by Caroline Davies from on (#673HB)
Knock-on effects' predicted after dispute in England and Wales led to substantial reduction in 999 calls'
Health service representatives have warned of an intense demand on emergency services after the one-day strike by paramedics.
A plea to the public to only call ambulances in life-threatening situations during the industrial action resulted in a significant drop in demand on Wednesday.
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