Appointments during strike action
If we have not contacted you, please attend your appointment as planned. The NHS will contact you if your appointment needs to be rescheduled due to strike action.
Need medical help during industrial action?
If you need medical help or advice, or you are unsure about whether you should go to hospital, go to NHS 111 online unless it is a life-threatening emergency when you should still call 999.
HCA industrial action update
Media statement – 26 June 2024
University Hospitals Tees, comprising of North Tees and Hartlepool and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts, met with Unison on 17 June 2024. The position post those discussions was as follows:
- The group’s previous position for backdated pay was from July 2021
- Following extensive discussion with the group executive, an offer has been made to backdate the pay to 1 July 2019
- There will be ‘no detriment’ and ‘no claw back’ position
This offer has now been balloted with Unison members and accepted.
Our trusts remain dedicated to patient care as a priority.
Further information for patients
The NHS is asking patients to use services wisely during industrial action. NHS.UK has more information on:
The NHS is also asking the public to play their part by taking simple steps during industrial action to look after themselves and by checking in on vulnerable family members and neighbours.
For more details about health services during planned industrial action please visit the NHS England website