Three-day strike by doctors in England expected to have ‘enormous impact’

Junior doctors are seeking a 35% salary rise to restore the value of their pay to 2008-09 levels

Almost all routine NHS care in England will be disrupted for three days this week when junior doctors strike in their latest attempt to force ministers to increase their pay.

Prof Stephen Powis, NHS England’s national medical director, said the stoppage would have an enormous impact and lead to huge numbers of patients missing out on planned care.

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Source: The Guardian