UK: Unionized junior doctors to strike and protest across England from July 13-18

Event

Unionized junior doctors affiliated with the British Medical Association (BMA) plan to strike across England from 07:00 July 13-07:00 July 18. Striking doctors will be demanding increased salaries and an annual pay review process. Through the planned strike dates, participants will likely organize pickets at their place of work. The labor action will significantly impact various healthcare specializations in England; authorities expect over 47,000 doctors to participate in the 5-day strike. Emergency services, general practitioners, pharmacies, and patients currently in hospital care will remain largely unaffected.

Interruptions to healthcare staffing will likely prompt delays and cancellations of appointments and other healthcare services. Striking healthcare workers are likely to protest outside hospitals and other government buildings. Security personnel will likely deploy to monitor and manage any demonstrations that materialize. Protests are likely to pass off peacefully. Additional strike actions are possible in the coming weeks.

Advice

Confirm all healthcare appointments July 13-18. Allow extra time if seeking healthcare services. Avoid protest sites to mitigate delays. Heed the directives of local officials.