Ahead of three more days of strike action by junior doctors, NHS bosses in the North East have said "robust plans are in place" to keep patients safe, but warned the public that some procedures may need to be postponed.
Junior doctors who are part of the British Medical Association (BMA) will go on strike from 7am on Wednesday morning to 7am on Saturday June 17. As previously during the long-running dispute over pay which junior doctors say has fallen 26% since 2008, the region's NHS trusts will see consultants provide cover - but services are expected to be disrupted. However, anyone with an appointment this week should attend as usual unless they are contacted first by the NHS.
Dr Neil O'Brien executive medical director at the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board said: "Robust plans are in place right across our region to ensure a good and safe level of care is provided to those patients who need help during this time, with emergency and urgent care services being prioritised.
