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I do not believe we should be undermining strike action as a profession considering the untenable situation in the NHS that requires an urgent remedy. Healthcare should be united in our goal to make things better for our staff and our patients.
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‘Critical situation’: PSNC moots reduced opening hours amid NHS strike chaos

05 Dec 2022

• By Emily Stearn

PSNC has ramped up discussions with the government to address the “critical situation facing many community pharmacy businesses” as threats of strike action rage across the rest of the health service.

‘Critical situation’: PSNC moots reduced opening hours amid NHS strike chaos

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