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BBC Health 25 June 2026

Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay

Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.

📋 What this means for you AI-generated plain English summary
What this means for you:** Doctors who are specialists went on strike about their pay, but hospitals still had enough staff working to handle emergencies and keep you safe.
What you should do:** Keep going to your scheduled doctor appointments as plannedβ€”unless the hospital calls you to reschedule, you should show up as normal.
Key takeaway:** Even though doctors were protesting, patient care and emergency services continued to run without interruption.

Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.

Source: BBC Health  ·  Read full article ↗

Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.

📋 Remember: This is general health information. Always speak to your GP or specialist about your own health situation.
Read full article on BBC Health ↗

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