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<p>The number of operations that were cancelled due to the industrial action by junior
doctors in 2023, was 157,570. Data is not held regarding operations delayed by more
than two months. The National Health Service is prioritising urgent, emergency, and
cancer care, and will continue to do its best to maintain appointments and elective
procedures wherever possible. Cancelled appointments that need to be rescheduled,
will be done so as a priority. Data on the impact of industrial action is available
here:</p><p><a href="https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/preparedness-for-potential-industrial-action-in-the-nhs/#heading-3"
target="_blank">https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/preparedness-for-potential-industrial-action-in-the-nhs/#heading-3</a></p>
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