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Home > News > Announcements > UPDATE: Resident doctors’ industrial action that was due to take place from Monday 15 to Friday 19 June 2026 has been stood down

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UPDATE: Resident doctors’ industrial action that was due to take place from Monday 15 to Friday 19 June 2026 has been stood down

The resident doctors’ strike that was due to start on Monday 15 June has now been called off. Please continue to attend any appointments as planned and access NHS services as normal if you need them.

Page last updated: 14 Jun 2026

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UPDATE: Resident doctors’ industrial action that was due to take place from Monday 15 to Friday 19 June 2026 has been stood down