Weekly Media Report – Tuesday 21st February to Tuesday 28th February

Weekly Media Report –
Tuesday 21^st February to Tuesday 28^th February 

Trade  

Strike restrictions could make disruption worse, admits government
The Health Service Journal reported on Unison’s announcement of a new strike for 8 March, highlighting that EEAST had not taken part in previous industrial action. The article followed an exploration of the possible impact of introducing minimum levels of service for the ambulance trusts.   

National 

NHS staff cried in safety interviews, says watchdog
BBC News covered the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB), which monitors safety in the health service, producing an interim report on the impact on the wellbeing of NHS staff in England as a result of long delays in urgent and emergency care. The HSIB said that many staff it interviewed for a national investigation "cried or displayed other extreme emotions" when asked about their working environment. The story was also covered by the Guardian. 

Ambulance handover delays jump to highest level since early January
The Independent reported on ambulance handover delays outside hospitals in England jumping to the highest level since early January. The article included a quote from Professor Stephen Powis, NHS England Medical Director. 

Some UK ambulance, health workers to strike on March 8
Reuters, the Daily Mail, the I Newspaper, and the Metro were among the national publications to report on Unison’s latest announcement of strike action on March 8 which includes EEAST.  

Local 

Fresh strike by NHS workers across England next month
A Press Association story sent out on the 22^nd February on the latest strike action was picked up by Halstead Gazette, Essex Echo and the Chelmsford Weekly News. It was also reported on by the Bishop’s Stortford Independent.