Kenneth FoxTrade union Unite, which represents members of the National Ambulance Service, said it is balloting them on industrial action in light of the ongoing failure to implement the 2020 ‘Roles and Responsibilities Review’. The qualifications, clinical responsibilities and operational duties of ambulance personnel have expanded significantly in recent years. Despite the fact that the review recommended enhanced pay scales to reflect these changes, those pay adjustments have not been implemented. Our members have now been left with no option but to ballot for action”. Management must deliver on the long-promised pay uplifts and engage constructively with the unions to bring this matter to an acceptable conclusion.”The ballot will cover frontline ambulance grades and is expected to conclude in March.

Source: The Herald February 20, 2026 17:47 UTC