UK: Unionized senior doctors plan to strike across England July 20-22

Event

Unionized senior doctors affiliated with the British Medical Association (BMA) plan to strike across England 07:00 July 20-07:00 July 22 to demand increased salaries and an annual pay review process. The labor action will significantly impact various healthcare specializations in England; over 24,000 senior consultants will likely participate in the 48-hour 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. While organizers did not announce any related demonstrations, striking workers could 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 20-22. Allow extra time if seeking healthcare services. Exercise caution near any potential protests. Heed the directives of local officials.