A junior doctor strike across hospitals in Buckinghamshire has seen more than 900 patient appointments rescheduled, with the walkout impacting on departments including A&E.

The national strike has had a big impact on hospitals in Bucks, with the healthcare trust confirming this morning that about 830 clinic appointments and 70 operations have had to be moved.

The strike is planned to run between 8am and 5pm today and tomorrow, as junior doctors walkout over a row on new government contracts.

Yesterday, South Central Ambulance Service warned the strike action could mean a delay in its paramedics reaching people with non-life threatening injuries or illnesses.

Bucks Healthcare Trust has also apologised to patients for any inconvenience.

A spokesman said: “All urgent and emergency services, including A&E, cardiac and stroke, critical care and maternity services, at our hospitals will continue to function throughout the period of industrial action.

"Senior staff, along with those junior doctors who have opted not to take industrial action, will cover the duties usually carried out by junior doctors on our wards to ensure the safety of inpatients.

"The safety of our patients is our primary concern. In order to ensure that our emergency services are fully supported, we have been unfortunately forced to cancel a number of planned clinic appointments and procedures.

"All patients affected will be contacted personally by the Trust to inform them and offer alternative arrangements.

"We apologise sincerely in advance for any inconvenience which might be caused to patients due to circumstances beyond our control."

Doctors have also issued advice to residents across the county, reminding people to visit a GP of pharmacy, or call NHS 111 if in need of medical help or advice.