Details of 'widespread' disruption across NI trusts as junior doctors strike

Junior doctors in Northern Ireland will begin a 48-hour strike today as they call for better pay. The British Medical Association has said that this will be the first of two strikes and will see Junior Doctors withdraw their labour from hospitals and GP surgeries.

"These are doctors with up to 15 years experience and the fact that this is being allowed to happen amidst a waiting list crisis that is the worst in the UK is unfathomable and unforgivable. We must make stand now on behalf of the workforce and our patients, before it is too late." "This strike and the next one in June do not need to happen. It can be called off today if a credible offer was put forward that included steps towards full pay restoration.”

The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust has said that due to the stike action it will have to close Lagan Valley Hospital's Urgent Care Centre in Lisburn on Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23. The hospital will reopen again from 8am on Friday, May 24. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has said that 349 outpatient appointments have been rescheduled and 49 surgeries due to the industrial action.

"The Phone First triage service is available Monday – Friday, 8am-6pm, on 0300 123 1 123. In an emergency, always call 999. Thank you for your continued support." "If you require urgent medical or mental health help during the duration of the strike action, then you should attend the Emergency Department or call 999. Please be aware that it may be busier and you may have to wait longer. Patients will be triaged and seen in order of clinical priority.

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