26 Sep 2023 | 10:26 AM UTC
UK: Unionized health workers plan strike in England, Oct. 2-4, and protest Oct. 3
Unionized National Health Service workers plan strike in England, UK, Oct. 2-4 and protest Oct. 3; healthcare service disruptions likely.
Event
Unionized National Health Service (NHS) personnel are planning industrial action across England, Oct. 2-4, to demand increased pay. The strike will affect unionized junior doctors and healthcare consultants from the British Medical Association (BMA). A minimal level of care, including emergency medical services, will remain available. Essential emergency medical services will remain available throughout the strike. The impact of the strike will vary by location.
On Oct. 3, striking personnel will gather 12:30 for a protest at Saint Peter's Square, Manchester. The number of participants remains unclear.
The strikes will likely prompt disruptions to healthcare services, including a reduction in available services and cancelations of routine appointments. Disruptions could persist following strike days as medical facilities deal with a backlog of patients. Minor demonstrations outside medical facilities are possible and may prompt localized transport and business disruptions. Authorities will likely deploy to monitor the gatherings.
Advice
Confirm medical appointments in England Oct. 2-4. Avoid all protests as a standard precaution. Heed instructions from authorities.
