Several NHS trusts declare critical incidents on first day of junior doctors' strike

Wednesday, 3 January 2024
Several NHS trusts across England have declared critical incidents on the first day of the junior doctors' strike, while some are calling for staff to return to work amid patient safety concerns.

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