Doctors start five-day strike as hospitals grapple with flu wave
Summary
Doctors in England have begun a five-day strike amid a flu wave that is putting extra pressure on hospitals. The strike, involving nearly half of the nation's resident doctors, arises from ongoing pay disputes. NHS services, especially non-urgent care, may face disruptions due to the walkout.Key Facts
- Doctors in England started a five-day strike amid a flu wave.
- The strike started at 07:00 on Wednesday and affects non-urgent services.
- This is the 14th strike by resident doctors over a pay dispute.
- Resident doctors make up nearly half of the hospital doctors in the NHS.
- Senior doctors will cover emergency and non-urgent care during the strike.
- Hospitals may struggle to discharge patients before Christmas due to the strike.
- Some hospitals, like Cheltenham General, will close their emergency departments for certain emergencies during the strike.
- Despite talks between the government and doctors, no agreement was reached to prevent the strike.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
