Junior doctors' four-day walkout is under way in England as the dispute over pay continues.
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Sir Julian Hartley, chief executive of NHS Providers, which represents hospital bosses, said he was very worried about the severe disruption that would be seen during this latest strike and the two-day walkout by consultants planned later in August. During the strike, patients are advised to contact NHS 111 or the nearest pharmacy for more minor health concerns, although A&E departments remain open if needed.
So far, nearly 780,000 hospital appointments have had to be postponed because of strike action by NHS staff since December.Figures released on Thursday showed theMargaret Gotheridge has opted to have her treatment done privately because of the strikes Health Secretary Steve Barclay said: "Patients are bearing the brunt of the impact of continuous strikes across the NHS and further action by the BMA will cause more appointments and procedures to be postponed.
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