Doctors on strike for first time in 40 years
Medical staff to treat emergency cases only
By Karen Roberts
Published: 21/06/2012
DOCTORS were today taking strike action for the first time in four decades.
The doctors were due to report to work, but only to treat emergency cases.
Tens of thousands of doctors across the UK were expected to take part in the protest against pension scheme changes, including staff in the North-east.
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