direct to your inboxThe North West Ambulance Service has applied to bring in the army to help deal with demand amid a surge in call-outs and soaring staff absence.If their request is approved, it would be the first time in the Trust's history it has enlisted military assistance in regions including Greater Manchester in this way, other than to cover strike action.Dependent on a nod from the Government, it's understood up to 120 soldiers could be deployed to aid the service, including supplying man power to drive ambulances.
NWAS Unison branch secretary Jeff Gorman told the Manchester Evening News: "The Trust is now making preparations to bring in the military to assist. "They have made the request but it has not yet been approved.
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