NHS Faces Unprecedented Disruption as Junior Doctors' Strikes Continue

Over 1.4 million appointments have been rescheduled due to ongoing strikes, with junior doctors demanding a 35% pay increase.

More than 91,000 NHS appointments were rescheduled this week alone, marking the tenth strike by junior doctors in England since last March.
The strikes have caused over 1,000 hours of disruption to routine care, affecting critical services including neonatal and maternity units.
Junior doctors, who make up nearly half of NHS doctors, have received a pay rise averaging nearly 9% this year but are demanding more to compensate for 15 years of below-inflation pay rises.
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins urges the British Medical Association to return to negotiations with reasonable expectations to find a fair deal.
The NHS and its staff have worked tirelessly to cover for striking colleagues and maintain patient safety, with more strikes likely unless a deal is reached.