Warning over major disruption to NHS services as consultants prepare to walkout in latest strike

A 48-hour strike by senior doctors in London is expected to cause major disruptions in National Health Service (NHS) operations. The British Medical Association (BMA) is seeking a pay rise, with the action coming shortly after a strike by junior doctors. Emergency care will still be provided over the strike period, but routine operations and appointments will face cancellations. NHS leaders have voiced concerns over the strike impact, especially in light of a current backlog of 7.6 million people waiting for NHS treatment.