We have been working with them and NHS organisations to ensure patient safety is protected during the industrial action. “We expect significant disruption to non-emergency and elective activities during the industrial action, with much work already been postponed. “During the last strike around 41 per cent of outpatient appointments and 61 per cent of operations were postponed across Wales. “We expected services during the industrial action to resemble those generally provided on a Bank Holiday. “The impact of strike action is not just felt on the days of industrial action, but also following industrial action when the service does its best to catch up on postponed patient appointments and cancellations.

Source: The Times February 18, 2024 16:20 UTC