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discussing this with the unions. Models of derogation were outlined. Once we receive the outcome of the ballot, the earliest they can strike is 14 days later. BD outlined the current planning. We have business continuity and escalation plans. This covers redeployment / safe staffing levels / restriction on annual leave etc We will have an incident control room approach and daily reporting. The priority is to maintain clinical service. Clinical prioritisation and risk assessments will be undertaken. The last resort is to cancel clinical activities. The key is to communicate with our patients and to support staff. We will have on site management of the picket line and we will co-ordinate internal communications so that everyone knows what we are doing. JY noted that we need to be mindful of looking after all of our staff. EL noted that some staff are in other sites and we also need to factor them into the plans. KR asked about agency staff. BD noted that if they are in a union they could strike. EL noted that those who are not in a union can also go out to strike. RS noted that we have over 1000 staff in RCN / UNISON with about a 50 / 50

split. There are a lot of HCAs in UNISON. Junior doctors will be balloted in January. It is the first time the RCN have balloted to strike. Noted

40/22 Any other business No items raised.

Date and time of the next meeting Thursday 26 th January 2023 at 12:45pm

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