Overview

• Junior doctors' five-day strike begins Thursday, impacting nearly half of the medical workforce.
• Temperatures in the UK reach record highs, with yellow heat-health alerts issued across the country.
• NHS advises public to use emergency services responsibly, prioritizing urgent and emergency care.
• Over 1.4 million appointments and procedures have been canceled due to strikes since March 2023.
• Special provisions made for critical care in hospitals affected by a recent cyber attack.