UNION officials have called off a 24 hour strike on Thursday as they consult with members over a 'new offer'.
NHS staff including midwives, nurses and ambulance staff had planned to walk out from midnight on Thursday as a dispute over pay rumbles on.
It would have been the third time members had taken industrial action since the decision not to implement a one per cent increase in NHS staff salaries across the board as recommended by a government pay review body.
But this afternoon union GMB said a national meeting will take place next Wednesday to discuss full details of the offer.
Rehana Azam, GMB national officer, said: "GMB is pleased that after a week of talks we have secured a new offer. This enables us to suspend the strike action while we consult with our members on whether they wish to accept the offer or not".
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