Overview

• Junior doctors in England are striking for five days, starting Saturday, in a bid for a 35% pay increase, marking the 10th strike since March 2023.
• In Wales, over 3,000 junior doctors have begun a three-day strike, with the Welsh government offering a 5% pay increase, which the doctors have rejected.
• The strikes are expected to disrupt hospital appointments and waiting times, with emergency care and high-priority patients being prioritized.
• The British Medical Association argues that junior doctors' pay has significantly dropped in real terms over the last 15 years, leading to the current industrial action.
• Health officials in both England and Wales have expressed disappointment over the strikes, emphasizing the strain on NHS services and urging for a resolution.