Junior doctors’ strikes have ‘fractured’ relationship with consultants, say NHS trusts

Hospital boss says fresh strikes in England over festive season will heighten risk of patients dying

Strikes by junior doctors have fractured" their relationship with consultants and increased the risk of patients dying during action, hospital bosses claim.

The 28 days of industrial action junior doctors have staged this year and the nine days of fresh strikes starting on Wednesday have led to tensions with more senior colleagues who are worn out" from having to cover for striking junior doctors as well as doing their usual shifts.