NHS healthcare professionals have rallied in Great Yarmouth to take part in the latest national nurses strike.
More than 20 healthcare workers took industrial action over what they consider to be unfair pay outside Haven Bridge House on North Quay from 10.30am.
It was the only industrial action of its kind in Norfolk.
The strikers waved placards to rally support from passing vehicles as they were joined by patients.
Sally Crane said this was the first time in her career she has felt the need to take industrial action.
"There's been a tremendous amount of support here today," she said.
"Many people have been honking in support of the cause.
"There have been one or two negative responses. But the overall support seems to be positive. I believe we are the only nurses on strike in the county today."
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Retired Norwich general practitioner Dr Sue Vaughan joined the picket line in solidarity.
"I'm here because it is clear the nurses are fighting for enough staff to look after patients," she said.
"For too long they have gone unheard and I strongly support their actions."
A Royal College for Nursing (RCN) spokesperson said the reason for the strike was due to the government "repeatedly ignoring" calls from the RCN to change course over nursing pay as well as investing in the nursing workforce.
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In July, the government accepted recommendations from the independent NHS pay review bodies, and over one million NHS staff – including nurses, paramedics and midwives – received a pay rise of at least £1,400 with lowest earners to receive up to 9.3pc.
The RCN spokesperson added that despite this year's pay award, experienced nurses were worse off by 20pc due to "successive below-inflation" pay rises since 2010.
"We're effectively working one day in five without pay," the spokesperson said.
Health Secretary Steve Barclay said it was "disappointing" union members were going ahead with further strike action but added "my door remains open to further talks".
Great Yarmouth Borough Labour councillors Tony Wright, Barbara Wright and Mike Smith-Clare were also present at the picket line.
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