UK: Unionized junior doctors plan further strike action across England Feb. 24-28

Unionized junior doctors in England plan to strike from 07:00 Feb. 24 until 23:59 Feb. 28. The industrial action has been organized to demand increased pay. The strike will affect routine appointments in hospitals and GP surgeries throughout England. Emergency services will continue to be provided. This will be the tenth strike in a campaign that started March 2023; further industrial action is likely.

Striking doctors will likely demonstrate in London and other major centers. Thousands of health professionals will likely participate. Pickets are possible outside major hospitals on all strike days. All demonstrations could prompt localized disruptions in their vicinity. Police may deploy additional resources near larger gatherings.

The strikes will likely prompt disruptions to healthcare services, including a reduction in available services and cancelations of routine appointments. Disruptions could persist following the conclusion of the strike as medical facilities deal with a backlog of patients.