Unprecedented Doctors' strike leads to disruption of over 100,000 NHS operations | What you need to know
doctors' strike, health chiefs are sounding the alarm over more than 100,000 NHS operations and appointments that have been postponed. This week's joint strike by consultants and junior doctors has caused significant disruption across the healthcare system.
Doctors' Unprecedented Strike
Consultants and junior doctors in England have joined forces in an extraordinary strike, causing a major halt in non-urgent medical treatment. This unprecedented action comes from an ongoing pay dispute between the government and medical professionals.
Consultants initiated the strike, lasting two days, followed by junior doctors joining at 07:00 BST on Wednesday, for a scheduled three-day strike. While emergency care remains available, NHS officials have expressed concerns about patient safety.
Services Affected by the Strike
During this industrial action, patients requiring emergency care are encouraged to use A&E units as usual or call 999. However, routine services, including non-emergency operations and appointments, are expected to face significant disruptions.
It is vital that patients have been informed about any postponements in advance.
Continued Emergency Care Coverage
Throughout the 48-hour strike, consultants are committed to providing «Christmas Day» cover, ensuring that emergency services remain staffed and that there is some level of ward cover. Junior doctors have a similar arrangement.
This joint strike, the first of its kind in NHS history, presents an enormous challenge for the healthcare system.
Ongoing Pay Dispute
This ongoing strike marks the third by consultants and the sixth by junior doctors. In each case, a substantial amount of routine work had to be rescheduled, resulting in the postponement of nearly one
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