Longest strike in NHS history leads to over 113,000 cancellations - and impact may last for 'months'

Wednesday, 10 January 2024
The longest strike in NHS history, during which junior doctors walked out for six days, led to more than 113,000 patient operations, appointments and procedures being postponed, new figures show.

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