30 September 2026

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Junior Doctors on Strike in London

 

Junior doctors across the country staged their second strike in just as many months today, after negotiations about a proposed new contract broke down.

NHS staff say they're worried that the new deal would mean less safeguards on working hours – something they believe would have a direct impact on patient safety.

But just how much do junior doctors work at the moment? And how tiring is it?

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