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Doctors in England returned to work on Monday after a six-day strike, the fifth round of industrial action by resident doctors since 2023. Health minister Karin Smyth stated the government wants to work with doctors and does not seek to ban striking. The British Medical Associati…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAn NHS patient named Danica reported feeling emotional and stressed due to delays in care caused by resident doctors' strikes. She acknowledged the desire for pay rises among doctors but emphasized the need for patient treatment. The strikes relate to demands for pay restoration…
A six-day strike by resident doctors in England has delayed gastric bypass surgery for patient Tom Lawson, who has waited over three years for the procedure. The action, the 15th since 2023, follows failed talks between the British Medical Association and the government over pay…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewResident doctors in England, formerly known as junior doctors, began their 15th strike over a pay dispute. NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard reported that hospitals are coping well so far. The action involves walkouts by the British Medical Association members.