The five-day doctors' strike in London will impact around 60,000 appointments, primarily affecting non-life-saving procedures. The British Medical Association is in a pay dispute with the government regarding resident doctors’ salaries. NHS London is prioritizing cancer and heart surgeries during the strike, although it acknowledges that non-urgent care will suffer. Since 2022, nearly 1.5 million planned appointments were canceled, complicating the handling of care backlogs. Emergency departments have witnessed increased patients with respiratory issues and other health concerns amid rising demand.
Approximately 60,000 appointments across London will be impacted by a five-day doctors' strike starting on Friday, according to NHS London’s medical director.
The British Medical Association claimed resident doctors had not received a credible pay deal for 2025-26, while Health Secretary Wes Streeting labeled the strike unreasonable.
Since 2022, nearly 1.5 million planned appointments have been canceled due to strikes, affecting the ability to address backlog in planned care.
Dr. Chris Streather emphasized that while emergency care is being made safe, the cumulative effect of cancellations means they can't effectively manage the backlog.
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