The Department of Health has warned the industrial action will cause widespread disruption
The Lagan Valley Hospital will close due to the Junior Doctors' strike, the South Eastern Trust has said.
across the health service with hundreds of appointments and surgeries being postponed.READ MORE: NI doctor warns GP system will 'collapse' after handing back contract A spokesperson said: "Regrettably, due to the Junior Doctors’ strike, the Urgent Care Centre at the Lagan Valley Hospital will close tomorrow Wednesday 22 nd May and Thursday 23 rd May. This is unavoidable in order to maintain patient safety, which is always the Trust’s priority.
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