Nurses striking today

Thursday, 14 September 2023 07:13

Members of the Royal College of Nursing are staging a 12 hour strike today over pay.

It's the first of three days of action, with the next two coming next month.

The walkout is taking place from 8am-8pm, with some of Manx Care's services being disrupted as a result.

Inpatient services at both Nobles and Ramsey Cottage hospital will remain open, as will the Jane Crookall Maternity Unit, mental health services at Manannan Court, chemotherapy provision and emergency/trauma surgery.

Most other outpatient services will be unavailable.

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