A planned strike by resident doctors that was set to disrupt NHS services across Worcestershire has been called off.
The industrial action had been due to run from 7am on Monday, June 15 until 7am on Friday, June 19, with health leaders warning it would place significant pressure on services.
The BMA said ministers had put forward a fresh offer on jobs, pay and career progression, which its members will now vote on.
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Hospitals, emergency departments and community services had been preparing for increased demand, with patients urged to only attend A&E in life-threatening situations and to consider alternatives such as NHS 111, GPs and pharmacies.
However, the NHS has now confirmed the strike will not go ahead.
A NHS spokesperson said patients should continue to attend all appointments as planned and access NHS services in the usual way if they need care.
They said: "The resident doctors' strike that was due to start on Monday has now been called off.
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"Please continue to attend any appointments as planned and access NHS services as normal if you need them."
Earlier warnings from senior clinicians highlighted concerns about long waits in emergency departments and prioritisation of the most serious cases during the strike period.
With the action cancelled, services are expected to operate as normal, easing concerns about disruption to planned treatments, outpatient appointments and urgent care across the region.
Health leaders have thanked the public for their understanding and ongoing support.
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