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 measures are in place to ensure that life-threatening emergencies are still addressed during the industrial action?

What has been the impact of the industrial action on ambulance availability in the past?