NHS leaders are cautioning about potential 'major disruption' in services due to a heatwave and ongoing junior doctors' strikes in England. Elderly and vulnerable individuals are advised to take extra precautions. The five-day strike by junior doctors is seen as a signal for the UK Labour Government to engage in serious pay negotiations and address long waiting lists inherited from the Conservatives.
Hospitals warn of disruption as doctors strike https://t.co/WkDlp513Cd
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Five-day hospital junior doctors’ strike that started 7am in England is a warning shot at an incoming UK Labour Government to open serious pay negotiations. Avoiding a 12th walkout would be crucial to reducing waiting near record waiting g lists inherited from the Conservatives.
Thread- Today junior doctors embark on another 5 day strike- their 11th- and with NHS bosses warning about impact during a heatwave. We’ve repeatedly seen how these impact appointments hugely. So will they be solved? 1/
The NHS is expecting "major disruption" because of the heatwave and junior doctors' strike https://t.co/tqcyUKJkPc
NHS leaders warn of "major disruption" as strikes set to begin during heatwave https://t.co/h59BUbj2n3
NHS leaders are warning of 'major disruption' to services this week as a result of a heatwave and upcoming doctor strikes. Elderly and vulnerable people are being urged to take extra precautions against the heat. @katyrickitt reports. https://t.co/0Jq3e5YaUK