Publish date: 28 April 2023
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) have formally confirmed that national strike action will take place from 8pm on Sunday, 30 April until 11.59pm on Monday, 1 May 2023. We have updated our FAQs which are available on YourSpace and they will continue to be updated and shared with you.
Mersey Care recognises the legal right to strike and will work with the RCN to do what we can to ensure our services stay safe and effective for people who need them during this period of industrial action.
Picket lines are expected at Old Swan Walk In Centre. Those on the picket line will understand that some colleagues need to work as usual from this site and in doing so are supporting an effective strike. There are no issues with any colleague crossing a picket line if they are going into their workplace to provide essential patient care.
Staff are also reminded that in the event of a major incident being declared, our Major Incident Plan states that staff can be recalled to work, are expected to respond outside of their contracted hours, and be fit and ready to work.
We will continue to remind the public that irrespective of action taking place, they should seek health care advice from NHS 111 Online, their GP, or visit a pharmacist. And it is really important to seek emergency care if required.
We recognise taking strike action is a heartfelt personal decision and we continue to encourage all staff to remember our core values and respect and civility during these challenging times.