NHS England's chief executive says extended industrial action is 'clearly having an impact'.
Amanda Pritchard said of the strikes: "My sense is that everybody is looking to try and reach a resolution"Strikes by health staff are making workloads "more challenging" to handle, NHS England's chief executive has acknowledged.But she suggested that all sides are "looking to try to reach a resolution".
During strikes at the end of last year and earlier this month, staff provided emergency cover but routine care has been affected.had to be cancelled because of the nurses' strikes in England. Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Ms Pritchard said: "As the strike action is extended over long periods of time, and as those dates start coming closer together, it does get more challenging, there is absolutely no doubt.She added: "My sense is that everybody is looking to try and reach a resolution."
There should be more medical and nurses apprenticeships offering the chance to "earn while you learn", and this would allow more people to change career and join the NHS, she added.
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