Unions close to pay deal with government to avert more NHS strikes

Unions close to pay deal with government to avert more NHS strikes Unions representing hundreds of thousands of health staff are thought to be close to agreeing a pay deal that would avert more NHS strikes.

The offer would cover ambulance workers, nurses, midwives and physiotherapists in England, although not doctors.

It is believed an agreement could be announced as soon as Thursday afternoon. BBC News

See also:

• NHS Confederation responds to the third day of junior doctors strikes NHS Confederation
• Doctors' strike fallout could take weeks to resolve, NHS bosses say BBC News
• Stay away from A&E, health bosses urge as pressure from 3-day junior doctors' strike builds The Daily Mail
• Junior doctors strikes ‘must not happen again’ – health leaders Evening Standard
• 'Industrial action is the only option': GPs urge BMA to move fast GPonline
• Breakthrough imminent on NHS nurses and ambulance staff pay, insiders say The Guardian
• Ambulance strikes suspended as NHS unions receive new pay offer The Independent
• Strikes continue but hopes of a breakthrough on pay for NHS workers ITV News
• Junior doctors like me aren’t just striking over pay – it’s for your safety too Metro
• NHS unions receive new pay offer - announcement expected this afternoon Sky News