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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ian Jones

Over 61,000 appointments affected by junior doctors’ strike as total cancellations may reach one million

PA Wire

More than 61,000 hospital appointments and procedures in England were rescheduled due to the latest strike by junior doctors, with the total number of cancellations so far likely to hit one million if the disruption continues.

Some 61,200 inpatient and outpatient appointments had to be rearranged as a result of the industrial action that took place from 11 to 15 August.

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