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'Exhausted and let down': North West Ambulance staff threaten strike action amid 'shocking' call-out numbers
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukDon't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox North West Ambulance staff are threatening to walk out over a new protocol they claim has forced them to make 'hazardous and exhausting' blue-light journeys for miles across the region.
The system, introduced by bosses in a bid to tackle patient waiting times, means crews can be called anywhere across the region with up to 40 minutes' driving time.
Slammed for 'failing both patients and staff', it's led to a joint call from Unite the union, GMB and Unison for bosses at North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) NHS Trust to change the procedure amid pleas for more funding, crews and vehicles.
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