Unite's Onay Kasab 'disappointed' after meeting with Health Secretary Steve Barclay

The speaker entered discussions with hope but left disappointed as the Secretary of State focused only on existing measures for emergencies. The conversation centered on patient safety, highlighting the need for year-round contingency measures, not just during strikes. The speaker emphasized the importance of government engagement on pay issues to prevent strike escalation, with a broader goal of saving the NHS.

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for the government to address the ongoing crisis in the NHS?

What is the speaker's stance on the strikes and their relation to pay negotiations?