Why does striking seem to be the hardest word for community pharmacy?

With threats of strike action rumbling across the rest of the healthcare sector, many pharmacists feel they are the last bastion of care that dare not – or cannot – crumble

In December, nurses will strike in what is the biggest industrial action in their history.

In December, nurses will strike in what is being labelled the biggest industrial action in their history.

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