have faced a significant pay cut over the last 15 years of nearly 35%. so the workload, if anything, has increased. and we are effectively doing three to four months free of charge every year. there will inevitably be an impact on patients. for people like carroll, it s a worrying time. she is waiting to be given the all clear after cancer treatment, but that has been delayed by previous strike action. ,, .., . been delayed by previous strike action. ,, , . ., ., , action. slight concern that i wasn t sure how things action. slight concern that i wasn t sure how things were action. slight concern that i wasn t sure how things were going - action. slight concern that i wasn t sure how things were going to - sure how things were going to develop. but a sort of feeling that i was actually now personally involved with what s been going on for years with the nhs and running down has actually washed up at my door. , , ., , ., ., door. it s interesting that you are so sympathetic d