The National Health Service (NHS) in England is facing its longest-ever strike by junior doctors, set to last for six days. The strike comes at a challenging time, with hospitals already under intense pressure due to a spike in flu, norovirus, and Covid cases over the Christmas period. The strikes have raised concerns about the impact on patient care, with warnings of potential cancellations surpassing one million and elderly patients delaying seeking medical help. The Health Secretary has urged the British Medical Association (BMA) to call off the strike, emphasizing the impact on patients and ongoing negotiations. The strikes are driven by disputes over pay restoration, with a junior doctor highlighting a 26% decrease in pay as a key issue.
‘We cannot continue these negotiations if we have this strike action hanging over the whole of the NHS, and over patients.’ Health Secretary Victoria Atkins MP urges the BMA to call off strike action as junior doctors gear up for a 6-day walkout. https://t.co/VY2KKw87Ml
‘We cannot continue these negotiations if we have this strike action hanging over the whole of the NHS, and over patients.’ Health Secretary Victoria Atkins MP urges the BMA to call off strikes action as junior doctors gear up for a 6-day strike. https://t.co/tVB9qPxqvA
The longest strike in NHS history “couldn’t come at a worse time”, experts said as they warned that elderly patients could put off seeking medical help due to the walkouts ✍: @ellapickover https://t.co/TFH1USQWwu
Britain’s state-run health service faces another crisis as junior doctors stage the longest strike in its history, at a time of intense pressure on hospitals and clinics https://t.co/D6Qs7Km2Io
Junior doctors in England will begin a six-day walkout on Wednesday, the longest strike in the state-run National Health Service's 75-year history which is set to hit patient care during its seasonal winter peak in demand https://t.co/mJCFqLOqQp
Junior doctors in England are to walk out for six days, the longest period of industrial action in the history of the NHS, bringing fresh disruption to patients. @TheSpurrShow asks: is Britain's free at the point of use healthcare system still fit for purpose? https://t.co/gs1eI1UB8O
Record-breaking doctors' strike to pile pressure on health service in England https://t.co/t7MUhXWCxa https://t.co/y3aMq4QaAg
NHS cancellations to surpass one million as junior doctors begin longest strike in NHS history https://t.co/XQaTA3vad2
Revealed: The NHS fat cats pocketing up to £300,000 a year while running floundering trusts as the longest doctors' strike in history begins https://t.co/dXsa9DfFne https://t.co/mjzz4g7mtX
Junior doctors start their longest strike in NHS history on Wednesday – but what do they want? 🔗 Read more https://t.co/hFOhlqX3VI
Junior doctors start their longest strike in NHS history on Wednesday – but what do they want? Read more🔗 https://t.co/eZAkpLmZC9
"There will be risks" posed by longest-ever junior doctors strike. Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation @ConfedMatthew says 'we're not going to see any progress in relation to NHS backlogs'. https://t.co/nKjmdFr7gf 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/QDIw1TRcGZ
Is the junior doctors strike "beyond the pale?" - @markaustintv Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation @ConfedMatthew says 'If either side would do something to unlock this, the public would be very grateful'. https://t.co/nKjmdFr7gf 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 https://t.co/cnNeHKzzQb
Junior doctors are going on their longest-ever strike between 3-9 January. Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation @ConfedMatthew says "this is unfortunately the time that's been chosen for these strikes". https://t.co/nKjmdFr7gf 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YT https://t.co/95yUDZISm7
🏥 NHS staff ‘weary’ of covering for junior doctors ahead of long strike. Sir Stephen Powis, the medical director, said the strikes are at the 'very worst time of the year' Tap for more 👇 https://t.co/rSe5MgZbxQ
NHS warning ahead of longest period of strikes https://t.co/fZlDMKYgEk
Record mortality in Britain in 2023: NHS strikes played a key role https://t.co/n4l372kZWV https://t.co/kk22fFGxHD
'It isn't a pay rise, it is about restoration. We've had a 26% decrease in our pay, this is what the fight is about!' Junior Doctor, Bhasha Mukherjee, discusses her view on the upcoming strikes, which will be the longest in NHS history. https://t.co/7lW67yb2kl
The longest strike in NHs history by junior doctors is set to begin tomorrow, amid increasing pressure on hospitals, down to a spike of flu, norovirus and Covid over the Christmas period. The strike will have a large impact at the start of the year. https://t.co/Et2VIz5oux
Julia Hartley-Brewer challenges Keep Our NHS Public’s Dr Tony O’Sullivan as junior doctors are set to stage their longest strike in NHS history. “People are going to die because doctors are on strike. You don’t think that’s immoral?” @JuliaHB1 https://t.co/eqm7xLvL1i
Longest strike in NHS history by junior doctors to have 'enormous impact' https://t.co/YnrRmzCbId
Tomorrow junior doctors start a 6-day strike. Are you affected by it? Maybe you've had an appointment or operation cancelled? Or perhaps you're a Dr going on strike? If you are & are willing to share your story on @ITVCentral then we would love to hear from you. Thank you! https://t.co/1aTyY2zXKy
NHS faces tough start to 2024 ahead of longest-ever strike, boss warns https://t.co/N3mL6A3oaw
The NHS is facing its toughest ever start to a year amid junior doctor strikes and staff absences, top doctor warns https://t.co/51iPxBZikD https://t.co/1HJYEMv3TT
Junior doctors: NHS chief warns of tough new year as fresh strike looms https://t.co/tl2VwmKj2a
Longest-ever NHS strike will put service on ‘back foot’, says health leader https://t.co/JaMHx1WmKJ
'It's patients at home who are going to be bearing the brunt of this.' GB News reporter Olivia Utley details the latest set of strikes by Junior Doctors, taking place in the next few weeks. https://t.co/Un49axqosM
🔴 Junior doctors’ strikes put NHS on ‘thin ice’ in busiest week of year https://t.co/M7xW0wQ3qs