Junior doctors have embarked on a three-day strike after calling for a 35% pay rise
By Will Jefford & PA MediaJunior doctors in the East Midlands are joining colleagues from across the country in strike action.
He said he and his wife - who work in the same role in hospitals across Nottingham - are having to make sacrifices due to real-term pay cuts. "When you're talking about somebody who's been a doctor for 12 years, it's quite sad really, isn't it? Contingency planning for this strike has been tough for NHS managers, as it is over a continuous 72 hours. Maintaining emergency cover is the number one priority with consultants stepping into the role of junior doctors.
Hospitals are caught in the middle of this fight. Leicester in particular has a large backlog of surgery and an A&E under strain, so the strike is a logistical headache for managers who would prefer to concentrate on the pressures seen week in, week out.
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