Public urged to be helpful while ambulance workers strike

The transcript discusses the NHS's response to industrial action, emphasizing the need for public cooperation by only calling emergency services for life-threatening situations. It outlines staffing strategies, including agreements with unions to ensure service continuity, and highlights the use of military support to maintain emergency services. The NHS is committed to providing care for life and limb-threatening conditions, with staff ready to respond even during strikes. The public is urged to use NHS 111 for non-emergencies to alleviate pressure on emergency services.

What is the main reason the NHS is asking the public to only call in life-threatening emergencies during industrial action?

• To test the efficiency of NHS services

• To reduce the workload on NHS staff

• To ensure that emergency services can be provided to those in critical need

• To save on operational costs

What is the maximum percentage of staff allowed to participate in industrial action at any one time according to the union agreement?

• 25%

• 100%

• 75%

• 50%

How does the NHS plan to maintain emergency services during the strike?

• By hiring temporary staff

• By using military and hospital support

• By closing non-essential services

• By reducing the number of emergency calls

What role do military personnel play during the NHS strikes?

• They replace NHS staff entirely

• They provide security at NHS facilities

• They assist in operating ambulances

• They manage NHS administrative tasks

What is the NHS's request to the public during times of industrial action?

• To avoid using NHS services altogether

• To only contact NHS for life and limb-threatening emergencies

• To use private healthcare services

• To volunteer at NHS facilities