• The latest strike action will take place from 08:00 to 17:00 on 26 and 27 April with no emergency care cover
• 48-hour strike action with emergency care provided will take place from from 08:00 on 6 April
• Three strikes to date in this dispute

The upcoming strike action will be the first time junior doctors will not provide emergency care and intensive care cover. Commenting on the latest news, Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, said:

“Our members wanted a negotiated settlement to the junior doctors’ dispute. The escalation of the strike planned for 26 and 27 April to an unprecedented full withdrawal of labour makes this impossible. Whilst our members recognise the right of individual junior doctors to participate in lawful strike action, this escalation will affect patient care and benefit no one. We know that our members will be working with local doctors and other staff to ensure that the best quality of care possible is provided during all the planned strikes.”