NHS Doctors Strike: Keep Appointments, Talks Underway

0:00European news powered by AI. This is Europe News Today. I'm Corey with the story. Tens of thousands of resident doctors in England are kicking off a six-day strike on Tuesday, right after the Easter weekend. The NHS is telling patients not to skip need of care, as hospital teams hustle to keep things running smooth during this tough walk-out. The actions going ahead because the government pulled a key offer off the table last week, scrapping 1,000 extra training spots they said. Wart doable anymore, financially or operationally, that shorter notice period makes it extra challenging for everyone involved. Health Secretary Westreeding called a disappointing for patients and staff, pointing out the deal on offer would have left doctors 35 point, 2% better off than four years back. Meanwhile, the British Medical Association says the government watered down the package at the last minute, stretching it out too thin and using. Future consultant posts as leverage. NHS leaders like Professor Ramani Munessinghay assure folks the system still open hit up,

1:01999 for emergencies, A&E if needed, or 1. 1-1 online for urgent non-life stuff. They delivered nearly 95% of plan work during December strikes, thanks to dedicated crew stepping up. Patients, keep those appointments unless you're told otherwise, and docs would just as eager to wrap this up if a solid deal lands stay safe out there.