Today, BMA_JuniorDocs across England began a 4-day strike in a worsening dispute over pay which threatens huge disruption to the NHS. ~350,000 appointments, including operations, will be cancelled as a result of the walkout by members of the TheBMA.
Today, Junior doctors across England began a 4-day strike in a worsening dispute over pay which threatens huge disruption to the NHS. An estimated 350,000 appointments, including operations, will be cancelled as a result of the walkout by members of the British Medical Association .
BMA officials said the pay issue is making it harder to recruit and retain junior doctors, with members previously walking out for 3 days in March.National medical director of NHS England Professor Sir Stephen Powis said on Sunday the strikes will put "immense pressures" on staff and services. NHS England said staff will be asked to prioritise emergency and urgent care over some routine appointments and procedures to ensure safe care for those in life-threatening situations.
"If the BMA is willing to move significantly from this position and cancel strikes we can resume confidential talks and find a way forward, as we have done with other unions. Speaking about pay negotiations which would avoid the action, Mr Taylor told BBC "Breakfast" on Monday: "It’s depressing that there seems to be no movement at all from the two sides of this dispute over the last few days.
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