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06/05/2015
999 Calls May Be Delayed Due To Strike Action
999 calls may be affected by the strike action being taken by Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) workers.
Unite the union started a 24 hour strike, which began at midnight, in a dispute over pay.
There may be some delays in response to emergency calls, the NIAS has warned.
In a statement the NIAS said: "The public may, immediately, notice a delay in their call being answered by our control staff and there will be delays in ambulance response as the trust anticipates a reduced level of cover for the 24-hour period."
The NIAS is urging the public to only call if it is a genuine emergency.
(CD)
Unite the union started a 24 hour strike, which began at midnight, in a dispute over pay.
There may be some delays in response to emergency calls, the NIAS has warned.
In a statement the NIAS said: "The public may, immediately, notice a delay in their call being answered by our control staff and there will be delays in ambulance response as the trust anticipates a reduced level of cover for the 24-hour period."
The NIAS is urging the public to only call if it is a genuine emergency.
(CD)
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