NHS nurses' strike could 'overwhelm' hospitals and leave patient safety in 'precarious position'

NHS nurses' strike could 'overwhelm' hospitals and leave patient safety in 'precarious position' Striking nurses will put patients at risk if they plough ahead with plans to withdraw 'life and limb' care over this Bank Holiday weekend, health leaders warn today.

The Royal College of Nursing will order members to walk out of A&E, critical care and cancer wards for the first time, in a major escalation of industrial action.

But the NHS Confederation, which represents healthcare organisations, says the 48-hour picket from 8pm on Sunday could lead to wards being 'overwhelmed'. The Daily Mail

See also:

• NHS leaders warn nurses’ strikes will put A&E in ‘precarious’ position The Daily Telegraph
• When is the next nurses’ strike? Health Secretary Steve Barclay could take legal action Evening Standard
• Warning over urgent and emergency care as nurses’ strike approaches The Independent