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NHS workers stage four-hour strike in pay row

NHS workers are staging a four-hour strike today in a row with the Government over pay.

Midwives, nurses, radiographers, paramedics and psychiatric staff will walk out in protest at the Government's refusal to accept a recommended 1% wage rise for all NHS employees.

NHS England said "robust plans" were in place to protect patients during the strike.

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NHS: 'Robust plans' in place to deal with strike

"Robust plans" are in place to protect patients during a four-hour strike by thousands of health workers today, NHS England said.

Around 150 police officers will drive or help crew ambulances in London as part of the plans, with paramedics among those walking out in the row over pay.

NHS organisations have tried and tested plans to deal with a range of disruptions including industrial action.

We are working with the NHS to ensure there are robust plans for November 24 that protect the safety, welfare and service provided to patients.

– NHS England spokeswoman

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