The strike will begin on Tuesday and run until early Saturday, causing immense pressures on staff and services.
NHS England has estimated that the strike could affect approximately 250,000 patients. Despite the disruptions, appointments and operations will only be cancelled where it is unavoidable. NHS England has been preparing extensively for the strike, but managing additional pressure becomes much more difficult over time, due to the sheer number of appointments that need to be rescheduled and the involvement of multiple teams. Patients whose appointments have not been postponed are urged to continue to come forward.
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