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Hospitals braced for ‘exceptionally low’ staff numbers as nurses strike

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Hospitals are bracing themselves for “exceptionally low” staff numbers in some regions as nurses go on strike, NHS England has warned, as it said appointment cancellations due to industrial action are likely to hit half a million.

A strike by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will take place from 8pm on Sunday until 11.59pm on Monday evening after a High Court judge ruled on Thursday it would be unlawful for the strike to continue into Tuesday as originally planned.

Health Secretary Steve Barclay secured the court’s interim declaration after bringing legal action against part of the trade union’s proposed walkout in a long-running dispute over pay. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community As the NHS prepares to cope with the bank holiday weekend and the impact of the strike, NHS England is urging the public to use the health service wisely.

It said emergency and urgent care would remain the priority, with people asked to use other services such as pharmacies and 111 where possible.

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