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Peter Andre has spoken out about the "unbelievable stress" the NHS is under as he pledges his support for the sector striking.
Nurses went on strike last week while ambulance workers will follow suit in February and March over unfair pay and unsafe staffing claims.
Dad of four Pete, 49, whose wife Emily is a doctor, 33, has praised the sector for its 'incredible service', saying we should consider ourselves lucky for having access to such 'stellar healthcare'.
"The stress the NHS is under at the moment is unbelievable at the moment," he said.
"In my opinion, we're one of the luckiest countries in the world with our healthcare system and if anyone should be paid fairly for their services then it's the people who are on the front line."
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Peter Andre has spoken out about the 'unbelievable stress' the NHS is under (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
The Aussie's wife Emily is a doctor (Dave Benett/Getty Images)Pete added that on the few occasions he's needed the NHS he felt 'incredibly lucky to have accessible healthcare', reports new! magazine.
Healthcare is something top of the Mysterious Girl star's mind at the moment after he admitted his mum, Thea, wasn't well.
The 86-year-old lives in Australia with Pete's dad and was delighted when her son came to visit with Emily, Junior, Princess, Millie and Theo earlier this month.
However, Pete admitted he was "up and down with emotions" as he spent time with his mum, whose health he said was deteriorating.
Pete says he's worried about his mum Thea's healthSharing a beautiful montage of pics of the matriarch, the singer wrote: "These last two weeks have meant the world to us. Mum, you have no idea how much we love you and Dad. Debs, Savs and Joe thanks for everything."
In one photo, Pete grinned as proud mum Thea cups her son's face, smiling from ear-to-ear.
In another, the star's wife Emily hugs her mother-in-law, wearing a mask to protect her.
Fans loved the sweet pics, but Pete said he was "up and down," adding: "It may not show in these pics but I'm struggling".
There were reports the couple were expecting their third child
Pete said the couple have got their 'hands full' with the family they have (Instagram)Pete and wife Emily share kids Millie and Theo are there were recent rumours the doctor was pregnant with the couple's third child.
However, the Aussie confirmed the reports weren't true, saying there were busy enough with their blended family.
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Writing in his weekly column in Ok! Magazine, he said: “There were rumours going around that Emily is pregnant. They seemed to have started after I posted a family picture of us with seven heart emojis.
“I think it’s safe to say that even though we have discussed this many times, we absolutely have our hands full at the moment."