Junior Doctors in England Begin Major Strike Amid Flu Surge and NHS Winter Crisis
Junior doctors across England have launched a five-day strike as hospitals face a worsening flu surge and intense winter pressure. The walkout highlights growing frustration over pay erosion, staffing shortages, and demanding working conditions within the NHS. With emergency services prioritised but routine care disrupted, the strike is adding strain to an already overstretched health system. The dispute underscores deeper concerns about workforce sustainability, patient safety, and the long-term resilience of England’s public healthcare system.
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