Unison General Secretary arrives at the Department of Health for talks ahead of ambulance strikes

The transcript discusses the ongoing crisis in the ambulance service, highlighting the risks posed to the public due to inadequate handling of the situation. It mentions the involvement of the military to manage the crisis and criticizes the lack of communication with trade unions, which has exacerbated the problem. The speaker emphasizes that the issues were foreseeable and should have been addressed earlier.

What are the risks mentioned in relation to the ambulance service?

How has the treatment of the ambulance service been described?

What actions are being taken to address the issues with the ambulance service?

What has been the response of the authorities to the concerns raised by the trade unions?

What was the speaker's perspective on the timing of the discussions regarding the ambulance service?