In a critical development affecting healthcare services in South East London, hospital leaders are issuing urgent appeals to the public amidst an ongoing strike by junior doctors. The strikes, organized by the British Medical Association, are set to significantly impact hospitals including Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital, and Lewisham and Greenwich.
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The industrial action commenced at 7 am today, Wednesday, December 20, and is scheduled to continue until 7 am on Saturday, December 23. A further extended strike is planned from 7 am on Wednesday, January 3 until 7 am on Tuesday, January 9. This wave of strikes comes at a particularly challenging time, coinciding with the busy Christmas period and the increased prevalence of flu and other winter viruses.
