HEALTH chiefs at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust say 122 junior doctors did not come in to work today (Tuesday, January 12) due to strike action by members of the British Medical Association.
In total some 209 doctors would normally be working on a Wednesday, the majority of these – 90 – are foundation level doctors.
The trust, which runs the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester and Kidderminster General Hospital, says six elective operations were cancelled yesterday (Monday) ahead of the 24 hour industrial action.
In addition 68 outpatients appointments were cancelled ahead of today’s industrial action.
