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What this means for you
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What's happening:** Junior doctors in hospitals are striking over pay disagreements, which means some surgeries, appointments, and non-emergency procedures will be cancelled while they're not working.
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What you should do:** If you have a scheduled appointment or operation coming up, contact your hospital to find out if it's affected—they'll reschedule urgent care, but some things may be delayed.
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Key takeaway:** Emergency care and patient safety remain the priority during the strike, so if you have a medical emergency, go to the hospital or call 999 as normal.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: BBC Health · Read full article ↗
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
📋 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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