Strike by resident doctors in England to go ahead
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Doctors' leaders deny a planned strike is 'reckless' and insist not stopping the trend of doctors leaving is far more 'dangerous'
It comes after Lord Winston voiced concerns that resident doctors are being "hugely misled” by the British Medical Association.
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Resident doctor strike action - guidance issued for the public by Sunderland & South Tyneside hospitals
We want to reassure people that we have robust plans in place during this week’s industrial action,” say South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) as they issue advice to the public in light of confirmed industrial action from resident doctors.
The move prompted warnings of a “very difficult Christmas” for the NHS amid fears the strike will put patients at risk due to a surge in cases of “superflu” sweeping the nation. Flu cases in hospitals in England are at a record level for this time of year.
More patients are "likely to feel the impact" of strike action by resident doctors in England as hospitals deal with record flu cases during the five-day walkout, officials have said.