In the face of a looming five-day strike by resident doctors in England, various stakeholders are expressing their concerns. Labour leader Keir Starmer has made a last-ditch appeal to physicians to halt the strike, while Health Secretary Wes Streeting laments that the current situation undermines the union movement. Polls indicate a decrease in public support for the strikers, with warnings from NHS bosses and the BMA that the strike could disrupt patient care. Despite these appeals, resident doctors are resolute, citing their pay has fallen behind 2010-11 levels and affirming their stance amidst a backdrop of intense political and public scrutiny. As the strike approaches, trust leadership and hospital services are bracing for significant impacts, urging patients to continue seeking care and reminding them of the limited availability of services during this period.