The BMA says that since 2008/09 the 'real terms take-home pay of consultants in England has been cut by 35%'
Senior hospital doctors in England have voted to strike for two days next month, the British Medical Association has said.Members were asked to vote on"Christmas Day levels of care", the medical union said.The BMA admitted, however, that while emergency care will still be provided, elective or non-emergency work will be cancelled.It means that for seven days next month, regular appointments and pre-planned operations will be disrupted.
It also said consultants will"benefit from generous changes to pension taxation announced at budget", describing the proposed strikes as"disappointing" and urging the BMA to"carefully consider the likely impact of any action on patients".Almost 21,000 medics voted yes - a majority of just over 86%. It went on:"And that is before the impact of this year's soaring inflation. This results in a huge loss of earnings during a consultant's working life. It also impacts the value of their pension and massively reduces their income throughout retirement."
The medical union hit out at the condition of the health service, too, saying:"Working in the NHS over the last fifteen years has become more challenging, more stressful, and more demanding.
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