"Getty Images Scotland's resident doctors have called off a planned four-day strike over pay. They had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday, having accused ministers of going back on promises over pay. But after further negotiations, the British Medical Association union is to suspend the strike and put a fresh pay offer to members - and is recommending that it is accepted."
"Gray said the deal had been struck following "days of intensive and constructive talks" between the government and the union. He added that total investment in the offer - covering both pay and contract reform over the two-year period - will be 133m. He said: "This avoids the cancelled operations and disruption to patient care that no one, including resident doctors, wanted to see.""
Scotland's resident doctors suspended a planned four-day strike after further negotiations produced a fresh pay offer that the BMA is recommending members accept. Members will consider a 4.25% rise in 2025-26 and a 3.75% rise in 2026-27, matching a deal already accepted by nurses and other healthcare staff. The package now includes separate contractual reform and would raise basic pay for newly qualified doctors and those with ten years' experience. The Scottish government says total investment across pay and contract reform will be £133m and warns the deal avoids disruption to patient care.
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