Junior Doctors Launch 48-Hour Strike at Queen Alexandra Hospital
Junior doctors at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, kicked off a 48-hour strike amid fierce row over a new contract threat. Around 50 British Medical Association (BMA) members refused non-emergency work on Wednesday, offering emergency care only.
Strike Disrupts Hundreds of Operations
The walkout is part of a wider strike involving 38,000 BMA members nationwide. At Queen Alexandra alone, around 50 operations have been cancelled over the two-day action.
Outpatient Clinics Hit Hard
Outpatient services are also taking a hit, with consultants forced to reshuffle their schedules to cover junior doctors’ gaps. The hospital, already stretched to breaking point, faces a mounting crisis as demand soars.
Hospital Faces ‘Black Alert’ Crisis
Queen Alexandra has been placed on ‘black alert’ multiple times this year, struggling under waves of emergency patients. The strike adds fuel to the fire, piling extra pressure on staff and services on the brink of collapse.
