"We have tried and tested plans to deal with a range of disruptions including industrial action. As ever, the safety and care of patients is our top priority, and the NHS has robust plans in place to ensure those who need emergency treatment will continue to receive it," National Health Service (NHS) Regional Director for London Anne Rainsberry told the media outlet.
The UK junior doctors and the country's health authorities have been in talks over the new contracts for several months. According to the British Medical Association, the amendments to the labor contracts, which are entering into force beginning 2016, may lead to lower wages and an increase in doctors' usual working hours up to 15 instead of 12. The contract may also lead to cuts in pay.
The doctors are also set to strike on February 10, staging a full withdrawal of labor.
