Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike
The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
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"Patient safety is our top priority and we are putting plans in place to ensure disruption to patients is as minimal as possible."
— Sam Peate , Executive
"I fully appreciate that for some patients, this will not be the first time they'll be having their appointment postponed and I appreciate how frustrating this is."
— Peter Sedman , Executive
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The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
A planned four-day strike by resident doctors in England has been called off following a new offer from the government, which will be put to members for a vote.
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